Robert Lewis "Bob" Stucker, age 89 of Sweet Valley, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026.

He was born on February 17, 1937 in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre and was the son of the late Elmer Stucker, Sr. and Effie Eudora (Thomas) Stucker.

Bob proudly served in the US Army from 1960 to 1962, stationed at Fort Hood, TX and in Germany. He later spent 38 years as a proud member of the Laborers Local 158, working in heavy highway construction before retiring and making his home in Sweet Valley, where he lived for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Doris Mae Stucker (1987); infant brother, Thomas Stucker (1948); son, Brian Stucker (2022); brothers, Alan D. Stucker (2022), Harry Thomas Stucker (2021), and Paul Phillip Stucker, Sr. (2025); longtime companion, Mary Ann (Patla) Kukosky (2017).

Bob is survived by his children, Robert T. Stucker of Tunkhannock, Jeffery Stucker and David Stucker, both of Wilkes-Barre area; and by the Kukosky family he loved as his own – Tom and Gail Kukosky, Christopher Kukosky, Stepanie Hill and Bryan Vest, Nicholas and Melissa Kukosky, all of Sweet Valley and Matthew and Heather Kukosky of Lehman; siblings, Elmer S. Stucker, Jr., Charolette Ann Stucker, Shirley May Stucker, Charles John Stucker, John Thomas Stucker, and Bernadine Lombardo; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and the extended Kukosky family who loved him as one of their own.

Even when asked how he was doing, his familiar answer of "terrible" was always delivered with a hint of humor and a warmth that reassured everyone he loved that, in truth, his spirit was anything but.

Bob will be remembered for his military service, his 38 years with Laborers Local 158 in heavy highway construction, his quiet strength, and the way he helped create a large, blended family filled with love and "adopted children" who called him family. He shared 35 meaningful years with Mary, and together they cherished their grandchildren and the lively household they built.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with family friend, Doug Evans, officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Patla Cemetery, Sweet Valley.