Robert A. ADAMS

Robert A. "Opa" ADAMS, 79, of Coudersport, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in his home. He was born July 20, 1932 in Trenton, NJ. A US Army Korean War Veteran, he served honorably from 1950 - 1970. He was married to the former Marian V. Hogarth, who predeceased him in 2008. Bob was a member of Teamster Local #115 in Philadelphia and American Legion Potter Post #192 in Coudersport. Surviving are: two sons, Robert Adams, Jr. of Watsontown, PA and William (Debbie) Adams of Cape May, NJ; eight grandchildren; Richard (Jessica) Widmeier, Jr., Deborah (Marshall) Hamilton, Robert (Tiffanny) Widmeier, David (Nicole) Adams, James Adams, Gabrielle Adams, Shannon (David) Taylor, and Emily Adams; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter, Deborah D. Widmeier in 2007. A Memorial Service for Bob and Marian will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Robert Adams residence on Ellis Hollow Road. The Rev. Jason K. Reed will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patterson Cancer Center, c/o Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA 16915. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.