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Robert Donald "Bob" Hostler, 81, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Altoona to late parents, Bernard Blair and Betty Emma (Nelson) Hostler.
Bob graduated from Bellwood-Antis High School in 1962 and went on to proudly serve his country as an avionics technician in the United States Army, stationed in Germany.
After the service, he moved to Baltimore, Md., where he joined AT&T. He enrolled in the electrical apprenticeship program in 1970 and graduated from the program in 1974. Bob built a long career as an electrical technician and journeyman. He worked at Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore and later with Norfolk Southern Railroad in Juniata, retiring from the railroad in 2002.
On Nov. 22, 1969, Bob married Sharon (Bogart). Together they built a loving family and shared more than 55 years of marriage.
Bob enjoyed carpentry and working around the farm, but his true passion was skate dancing -- ballroom dancing on roller skates -- a hobby he pursued with joy and skill until the age of 80. His enthusiasm, energy and love of life brought joy to all who knew him.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon; son, Robert Jr. and his wife, Amanda; daughter, Jocelyn
Dost and her husband, Adam; and grandsons: Joshua, Isaac, Ethan and Devin. He is also survived by his brothers: Bernard Hostler, Richard Miller, Kalen Miller and Daryl Hostler; and his sisters, Bernardine Estep and Deanna Parks.
Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Northwood Baptist Chapel, Tyrone. Burial will be private at Blair Memorial Park.
Arrangements are by Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northwood Baptist Chapel.
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