Robert "Bob" E. Ames

YORK – Robert “Bob” E. Ames, 76, passed away on Tuesday August 1, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Patricia “Patty” (Hunt) Ames, to whom he was married to for 51 years.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony (please dress in casual beach attire) will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with the Reverend Doctor Eddie D. D. Miller officiating. Prior to the service, Masonic Rites will begin at 10:45 AM. Viewings will be held 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sunday, August 6, 2023 and from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM on Tuesday prior to the service. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery. For those who cannot attend in person, the celebration of life ceremony will be live-streamed on HeffnerCare.com underneath Mr. Ames’ obituary.

Born September 28, 1946 in Philadelphia, Bob was the son of the late George and Lillian (Kinsley) Ames. Bob graduated from York Central High School class of ‘64. After many years of working, he retired in 2012 as the co-owner of Commonwealth Supply Company alongside his partner Mary Shanaman. He was the president of GAWDA from 2008-2009, and a member of AWS. Bob was heavily involved with the community, and was a long time member of Zeredatha – White Rose Lodge No. 451. He was a former member of the Outdoor Country Club, where he spent many years helping with York County Special Olympics Celebrity Golf Classic. Bob was part of the Rotary Club of York - North for 31 years, where he was proud to host 4 foreign exchange students - who became like children to him. Many also knew him as Santa, for 40 years he would visit the homes of family and friends as Santa, as well as special events for many children. In his free time, Bob and Patty loved spending time down at their home in Ocean City MD with their family and friends. He enjoyed Thursday breakfasts with his high school graduating class. Bob was a selfless, caring man right to the end, who will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife, Bob leaves behind three daughters, Kelly M. Crone and her husband John, Jamie C. Tracey and her husband Robert, and Jody L. Kroh and her husband Todd; one son Troy D. Ames; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey, Amanda, Justin, Tyler, Kayla, Kortney, Andy, and Riley; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, George Ames and his wife Connie; a sister, Deborah Beach and her husband Harry; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306, Hospice and Community Care, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552, or to the Special Olympics PA York County, 400 Mulberry St, York, PA 17403.

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