Robert L. Hovan Sr., beloved husband and "Pop", passed away on July 2 at the age of 78. He was born in Allentown to the late: George and Mabel (Gamberdella) Hovan and has been married to his loving wife Jean for the past 58 years. Robert had been a store manager for Penn Fruit, Food Fair, Pantry Pride and most recently for the Hess Convenience Store on 19th Street in Allentown. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and for being a die hard fan of Notre Dame, the Cowboys and the Dodgers. Robert was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, a life time member of the Knights of Columbus, T.P.A. and the Lawrence Street Boy's Club Alumni. Robert was predeceased by his son Robert L. Hovan Jr. along with his siblings George, Geraldine, and Reggie. Survivors: Wife Jean , Son Stephen Hovan and Companion Donna Peters, Daughter Angela and husband Allan Seidel, Grandchildren: Gabriella Hovan, Tyler and Mason Seidel. Great Grandchild Owen Anderson, Sister Josephine Howard, and his faithful companion Lulu. Services: A viewing will be held on Saturday July 7 from 10AM until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 825 N 11th Street, in Allentown.