Robert J. Markel

Robert J. Markel, 83, of New Cumberland passed from this life on Friday, September 12, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 12, 1942 in York, PA to the late John B. Markel and Marcella M. (Shearer) Markel. He was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Markel.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (Miller) Markel; son, Keith David Markel (Lisa) of Camp Hill; daughters, Lisa Ann McConnell (Kent) of Durham, NH and Kathleen Markel McCoy (Mark) of Bridgewater, VA; brothers, Dale Markel (Patricia), Carl Markel (Julie), and Thomas Markel; grandchildren, Sarah (David), Allison, Zachary, Claire, Thaddeus, Jane, and Anna; and great-grandchild, Ezra, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob attended West York Area Schools where he played varsity football and baseball and was elected student body president. He then attended Lycoming College where he earned a BS Degree with honors in accounting. He started his professional career with Arthur Andersen & Company in Philadelphia, during which time he earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

The Markel family moved to Central PA in 1968 when Bob joined Capital Blue Cross, where he held several positions over a period of 35 years until retiring as Executive Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. During his career he also served on the Board of Directors as the Treasurer for the Harrisburg Chapter of the American Red Cross and also on several United Way Allocation Committees.

An active member of the former Calvary UM Church in Lemoyne, he taught an adult Sunday School class for over 30 years, played on the softball team, and served on various church committees. More recently he has been a member of the Mount Olivet UM Church in Mechanicsburg.

His greatest delight was spending time with his loving family and friends. He enjoyed taking care of his home in New Cumberland and a house in the Poconos where he also found peace fishing and watching the wildlife. He and Pat were blessed to be able to take many trips with new and old friends both in the US and abroad.

Visitation will be from 10 am until the Celebration of Life service at 11am on Saturday, September 20th at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg. Burial will follow at Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 5000 Simpson Ferry Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050; Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, #270, Harrisburg, PA 17110, https://www.homelandathome.org/ or the charity of the donor’s choice.