Robert Hontz, Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday evening at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, son of the late Howard and Helen Hacker Hontz, he worked as a truck driver before retirement. He was an Army veteran, a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge, Caldwell Consistory, Irem Temple Lodge and a life member of the Legion of Honor.
Surviving are a caregiver, Beverly Hontz, Dalton; a son, Robert Hontz, Collegeville; a stepson, Christopher Mack, Media; a stepdaughter, Allison Pinto, Springfield; and two grandchildren, Alex Pinto and Jeremy Mack.
A graveside service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Pittston Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Shriners International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607; or Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.