July 10, 1985 —
June 29, 2025
Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Son of Deborah and David. Husband to Nicole. Dad to Bella. Brother, uncle, cousin, friend to more people than any one room could hold.
Rob's early years were filled with joy and a deep connection to his family's legacy of aviation and military service. His passion for all things aviation was evident at a young age. It was this love that would shape much of his life's path.
He was a 2003 graduate of South Williamsport High School. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for over 21 years. He started his military service as an Apache Mechanic. After completing flight school, he served as a Chief Warrant Officer 2, flying Black Hawk helicopters on medivac missions while serving his country on deployments in locations including Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Kosovo. His service also included time as a Maintenance Test Pilot. The bonds he formed through his military service became lifelong friendships he deeply cherished.
In his civilian career, Rob was respected and admired as a Life Flight Pilot for Geisinger. His Life Flight colleagues became an extension of family to him. His work was not just a job but a calling, as he played a crucial role in saving lives and providing critical care to those in need.
Rob operated at 2 speeds, idle and full-throttle, rarely wasting time on anything in between.
His many pet projects revealed an incredible analytical mind that could solve nearly any mechanical issue. His cue of projects was always longer than the time available to work on them. He saw potential in nearly every broken-down vehicle he encountered. That perspective was true of people as well. He rarely saw the flaws in others, instead choosing to focus on their potential.
Rob lit up every room he entered. Any gathering of family or friends regularly devolved into storytelling and jokes with the room inundated by his infectious laugh that will be sorely missed. Christmas dinner will never be the same without him arriving in a ridiculous robe, trooper hat, and slippers to announce "Merry Christmas — $h!t*er's Full." A natural storyteller, he brought laughter wherever he went, often through his spot-on voice impressions, massive mental collection of movie one-liners, or his unexpected Australian accent on the radio in flight.
Rob was a skilled photographer, an avid hunter, and a friend to many, especially those with ties to the military. He described his trips to Hawaii with Nicole as trips of a lifetime and longed to return. Also an animal lover, Rob adored he and Nicole's Rottweilers Mina and Gunny.
In addition to his biological nieces and nephews, "Uncle Rob" was a cherished title bestowed on him by a wide circle of young cousins and friends. He absolutely lit up when the opportunity to badger, tease, and entertain young souls presented itself. In turn, he is dearly loved and will be missed by them.
