January 7, 1944 - December 12, 2023
Bradenton, Florida - Robert Somers, 79, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on December 12th. He was the husband of Betsy Somers, his wife of 53 years. Born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Somers. He was a graduate of Stroudsburg High School and Bethel University Tennessee. Prior to retirement, Bob was employed as a Sales Rep at LB Smith.
Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, as well as a loyal Penn State fan. He was a lifetime golfer, was a member of the Scranton Canoe Club, and spent many of Florida's beautiful sunny days playing rounds at Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course in Bradenton. Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Kester and husband Jeffrey; a son, Christopher Somers and wife Christa; four grandchildren; Troy Kester and Cicely, Harold, and Nathan Somers; a brother, James Somers; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Grogan.
A private service will be held in Florida and a public Celebration of Life will be held in Clarks Summit, PA in Spring 2024. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
FUNERAL HOME
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory (43rd St. Chapel) - Bradenton
604 43rd Street West
Bradenton, Florida
