Robert C. Boyer, 75, of Nanticoke, passed away Saturday morning, August 12, 2017 at Celtic Hospice, Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre, with his family by his side.

Born June 13, 1942, in Geneva, New York, he was the son of the late Leon and Alice (Naeye) Boyer.

Robert was a graduate of Hazleton High School and was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving aboard the U.S.S. Salamonie.

Robert worked in refrigeration and air conditioning for Local Union 13, Rochester N.Y., until his retirement. He was a member of the Nuangola Rod and Gun Club; Sportsman Club of Sodus Point, N. Y.; and the National Rifle Association.

Surviving are his Wife the former Marta (Bernardi) Boyer, Nanticoke; Daughters Debbie (Boyer) Haselmire and husband Karl, Riviera Beach, Florida, and Denise (Boyer) Lennox and husband Wayne, North Rose, N.Y., Sons Rick Boyer and companion Monica Byrne, Sodus Point, N.Y. and John Thomas and companion Katelyn DeWinter, Wilkes-Barre, PA; Grandson, Michael Boyer, Sodus Point, N.Y.; Brother, Gordon Boyer and Wife Grace, Drums, PA; and Sister, Donna Grier and husband Charles, Beaver Brook, Pa., Beloved pet and friend Roxie.

Funeral services for Robert will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 7:00 pm, from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 South Main Street Plains, PA 18705. Family and friends may call Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Memorial donations if desired may be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County 524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702.