Robert W. Cover

Robert W. Cover, 68, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Manor Care North, Nursing Center, York, PA.

Born June 1, 1953, in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of Loretta F. (Kaltreider) Cover and the late Robert J. Cover.

Robert was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, PA, The Hanover AMVETS Post 22, the Hanover Republican Club, and a life member of the Hanover Home Association.

Robert had a 48-year career in the Grocery Business, Starting out as a butcher at Sterner’s market and later as a receiver at Giant.

Robert was an avid train collector and loved spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his mother Loretta, Robert is survived by his siblings, Darryl Cover and wife Susan of Hudson, FL, Dave Cover and wife Kelly of Henderson, TN, Bonnie Apple and husband Art of Lakewood, CO, Deb Ruhlman and husband Jody of Spring Grove, PA, and Missy Arians and husband John of Hanover, PA, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mahrelda Cover; a sister, Sue Nicks; and a sister-in-law, Shawna Cover.

A funeral service to celebrate and remember Robert’s life will be held 11 AM, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA with Rev. Faye Snyder officiating.  The family will receive visitors from 10 to 11 AM, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the funeral home.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Robert’s memory may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut Street, Hanover, PA 17331.

The Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.

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