Robert P. ‘Uncle Bob’ Hopkins
OBITUARY
Robert P. Uncle Bob Hopkins, 88, of Scranton, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scranton. Married on May 30, 1970 to the former Jeanne (Altieri), the couple celebrated 55 years together.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Frank X. and Mary (Crane) Hopkins. Bob graduated from South Catholic High School, proudly served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army and before retiring, worked as a auditor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Bob loved being around people, holding memberships in the American Legion, the VFW and The Waldorf. He possessed an endless amount of information about South Scranton, a ride around his neighborhood was always a history lesson. As an avid walker, Bob could often be found at the gym or lapping Lake Scranton. He looked forward to going to Fort Myers with Jeanne every year, seeing their friends again and sharing updates about their family back home.
In addition to his wife, Jeanne, Bob is survived by his son: Robert P. Hopkins, Jr. and his wife Jennifer; his grandson: Robert J. Hopkins and his furry feline friends: Panther and Tuffy. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Kay Harders (Ralph), Marge Lavelle (Gene), Nan Halloran (John), Claire Connolly (Ned), Evelyn Griffin (Jim), Marilyn Culkin (Jack), Leo Hopkins (Helen), Vince Hopkins (Pauline) and Frank Hopkins (Mary) and his dog: Lance.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 12:00 Noon at Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, LLC, 3 First St. in Spring Brook Twp.
Visitation will be held following the service until 4:00 pm, also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. To share your fondest memories, please visit the funeral home’s website or Facebook page.
Robert P. ‘Uncle Bob’ Hopkins
November 16, 2025