A memorial service celebrating the life of Robert William McNally, age 80, of Granville, will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home 179 Granville Street in Newark. Friends may call from 2-3 p.m. Military honors will be observed at 3 p.m. followed by a memorial service with Clifford Mason officiating and friends and family sharing stories about Bob.
Bob was born September 22, 1941 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to the late Jack and Amelia (Lippert) McNally. He passed away at home on Saturday, April 16, 2022 following an extended illness.
Bob was employed at the Newark Air Force Base for 30 years. Following that retirement, he was then employed with Boeing and retired from there in 2006.
An active runner, Bob enjoyed participating in marathons and road races. He also enjoyed mowing and working outside. He loved his dogs Fred, Tucker and Petey. Bob will long be remembered for his sense of humor. He was a great host at parties and liked to make people laugh and to entertain people with his comments and costumes.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 62 years, Eileen E. (Horneman) McNally, whom he married August 19, 1961; three children, Mark McNally of Evanston, Illinois, Michelle Gerst of Millersport, and Eric (Jodi) McNally of Noblesville, Indiana; grandchildren, Shaun, Garret, Connor, and Alexandra McNally; sister, Joyce Ann McNally of Little Rock, Arkansas; a niece, Heather McNally; and best friends Ray and Ned.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gregory Alan Gerst.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, OH 43055 or to the Licking County Humane Society, 825 Thornwood Drive, Heath, OH 43056.
After the service, guests are invited to gather at Michelle’s house. If necessary, please contact any family member for directions.
Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Bob and his family.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service
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