Pastor Bob is a Christian Pastor, who is traditionally ordained and holds a Masters Degree in Christian Ministry as well as a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counseling. Serving Christian families is the focus of his ministry. He will, however, serve families who prefer a non-religious service as long as they do not request anything that goes against his religious beliefs.  

Pastor Bob is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has served the community as a volunteer Firefighter & EMT. 

Pastor Bob has also been trained in death notification and has served as a fire department and as an American Legion Post Chaplain, the Faith Community Commissioner and Chair of the Governor's Commission on Suicide Prevention. 

Pastor Bob is himself a trauma survivor having survived a serious car accident which required two weeks of inpatient treatment at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with follow up treatment at a rehabilitation facility. This information is provided to make you aware that Pastor Bob has the awareness and sensitivity necessary to serve families who are struggling with the tragic and sudden loss of a loved one.

Pastor Bob has served families at the following funeral homes: Evans Life Celebration Home Parkville, Forest Hill and Hereford, Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Eline Funeral Home, David J. Weber Funeral Home, Bailey Funeral Home, Candlelight Funeral Home by Craig Witzke, Donaldson Funeral Home of Laurel, Zumbrun Funeral Home, Haight Funeral Home, Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, Duda Ruck Funeral Home, MacNabb Funeral Home, Hubbard Funeral Home, the Ruck Funeral Home in Towson, the Schuminick Funeral Home in Perry Hall and Bel Air, the Charles S. Zeiler & Son Funeral Home, Miller Dipple Funeral Home, Donaldson Funeral Home of Odenton, Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home, Ambrose Funeral Home, Affordable Funeral Services and Connelly Cremation and Funeral Service. A funeral home's listing is not to be considered an endorsement by the funeral home but is designed to identify areas he has served families.

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Sample Services

Comforting You Tube Videos (Songs)

Biblical Readings

Secular Readings

Readings for Veterans

Maryland National Guard Honor Guard Demonstration of Military Funeral Honors

Traditional Prayers

Funeral Prayers

Link to Pastor Bob's blog post -- Suicide: What do you say at a time like this.

Memorial Planning Page

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About Pastor Bob

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