Robert Corby Obituary Robert Corby, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 9, 1935, in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Herbert and Helen (Mutter) Corby and was predeceased by his beloved wife, Bertha E. (Braxmeier) Corby, and his son, Peter A. Corby. He is survived by his devoted son, Robert T. Corby, Jr. and his wife Marcie, and his loving daughter, Mary L. Tylenda and her husband Richard. Robert was a proud grandfather to Alexis, Valerie, Rick, and Rob. He was the last surviving sibling, preceded in death by Herbert, William and Mary and his beloved friend Malvina Kramm. A graduate of Ss. Simon and Jude in Bethlehem, Robert's commitment to his nation was evident through his honorable service in the United States Army. After serving his country, he returned to Bethlehem where he established himself as a skilled electrician, working for Westside Electric and Diefenderfer Electric until his retirement. Robert's faith was central to his life. He was a long-standing member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church and lived his faith through action. He was an avid volunteer at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, where he contributed countless hours helping those in need. His kindness and generosity left a lasting impact on the community. Beyond his professional and volunteer work, Robert had a zest for life and a variety of interests. He was a talented poet, often capturing the beauty of everyday moments and the depth of human emotion in his writing. Jogging was not just a pastime but a way for him to connect with nature and maintain his health and vitality. Most importantly, Robert cherished the time spent with his family. Later in life, Robert demonstrated his love for learning by going back to school at Northampton Community College. His pursuit of knowledge was an inspiration to his family and to others who knew him, proving that it's never too late to embrace new challenges and expand one's horizons. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall, PA 18052. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday evening from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 and also on Wednesday morning from 9 A.M. until time of the Mass in the church. Burial with Military honors will take place at Holy Saviour Cemetery. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Lukes Hospice Development office, 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015. Services Calling Hours Tuesday August 20, 2024 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA Calling Hour Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Avenue Whitehall, PA Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday August 21, 2024 10:00 AM St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church 618 Fullerton Avenue Whitehall, PA