“beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather”

ELDRED, PA—After a life well lived, Robert L. “Bob” Taylor, 91, a longtime resident of Eldred, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, leaving a legacy of kindness and love.

Born on Tuesday, December 25, 1934 in Ceres, PA, he was a son of Fay E. and Viola I. Loucks Taylor. On July 14, 1956 in Duke Center, he married Joyce E Hartzell, who survives.

Bob graduated from Shinglehouse High School.  During his working career, Bob was employed as a mechanic in Olean, NY at the Chevrolet Garage and had also worked at Corning Glass in Bradford as a supervisor. He later was employed at Alcas Cutlery as a supervisor and retired as an Eldred Township Supervisor in 1996.  He was a master mechanic and a Mr. Fix-it.

Following retirement, Bob and Joyce enjoyed spending time at their Largo, Florida home and relaxing at the beach. He loved riding his 4-wheeler, was an avid deer hunter, and always looked forward to  hunting season and spending time at his hunting camp. He also loved to fish and also loved sitting on his back porch with Joyce watching the wildlife in their yard during the summer months.  Bob was a strong, hardworking, kind, gentle man who would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. His greatest love was his wife and family.  He will forever be loved and fondly remembered for his kindness and caring nature.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 70 years; two daughters, Debbie K. (Jerry) Drum and Kathy L. (Gary) Buck, both of Eldred; two grandsons, Michael C. (Sarah) Buck and Matthew R. (Jackie) Buck; three great-grandsons, Blake L. Buck, Owen C. Buck, and Brock M. Buck; two brothers, Garry Taylor of Ceres and Dorwin Taylor of Shinglehouse; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by three brothers, Leroy Taylor, Lyle E. Taylor, and Gordon Taylor; and two sisters, Norma Jean Seitz and Anna Y. Lamb.

Family and friends may gather from 11am to 1pm on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with Jerry Drum, Bob’s son-in-law, officiating.  Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob’s name may be made to the Eldred Township Fire Department/Ambulance Association, 84 Windfall Road, Eldred, PA 16731.

Bob’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home. Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Bob, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.