Robert R. Arters

Robert R. Arters, age 93 of Gap, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born in East Brandywine Township, son of the late R. Roy & Beatrice Kennedy Arters. He was the husband of Joyce A. Lewis Arters with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage on November 16th. He was a member of East Brandywine Baptist Church, where in the past he served on the building committee and various other boards. He graduated from Downingtown High School class of 1953. He retired from the West Chester School District as Building Maintenance Supervisor retiring in 1993 after 27 years. Bob served in the Army during the Korean Conflict serving in Germany. He was a member of Hunting Camp 414 of Slate Run. Surviving besides his wife are 5 children: Robert L. husband of Donna Dickson Arters of Lancaster, Kenneth W. husband of Jennifer Sheetz Arters of Downingtown, Glenn D. husband of Darlene Bean Arters of Geigertown, PA, Sally A. wife of Loren Kieffer of Geigertown, PA, Jennifer L. wife of Sean McGonigle of Port Royal, SC, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 siblings: Isabella Delores Arters and William H. Arters.

 A celebration of Bob's life will be hosted and conducted by the East Brandywine Baptist Church, 999 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA, on Friday, June 12th at 2 p.m., with a time to greet the family from 1 p.m. until time of service. Private interment will take place prior to the service in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to East Brandywine Baptist Church.