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

Born Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1934, in Ceres, 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.

A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bob graduated from Shinglehouse High School. During his working career, Bob was employed as a mechanic in Olean, N.Y., 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, Fla., home and relaxing at the beach. He loved riding his four-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 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday (Aug. 31, 2026) at Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 S. Union St., Shinglehouse, where funeral services will immediately follow 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 Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home.

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