Natalie – Robert A. Gula, 75, of 157 N. Center Street, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

He was born in Natalie on August 5, 1945, the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Smutz) Gula.

Robert attended Mount Carmel Twp. School. He was a lifelong resident of Natalie who worked as a heavy equipment operator for PennDOT.

On February 14, 1970, he married Christine Carey, who preceded him in death. On May 27, 2000 he married Linda (Trego) Bellve, who survives.

Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating and football. He was an avid Detroit Lions fan and enjoyed watching his grandsons play football for MCA. He loved spending time on the river with his family and friends.

Robert was a member of the Church of the Holy Angels, a former member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a life member and Chief for 25 years of Natalie Fire Co., a life member of Marion Heights Fire Co., a member of Keystone Fish and Game Club and the Sunbury Social Club.

Robert is survived by his wife, Linda Gula of Natalie; a daughter, Angela Kelley and husband, Robert of Kulpmont; a step-daughter, Beth Kaczmarczyk and husband, Dustin of Marion Heights; a step-son, Aaron Bellve and wife, Jennifer of Williamsport; four grandchildren, Christian Kelley, Matthew Kelley, Olivia Bellve and Sadie Wetzel; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Gula of Natalie; three nieces, Lori Gula, Rose Thompson and husband, Ed, and Sharon Bressi and husband, Vinny; and a nephew, Dan Gula and wife, Mary Jean. In addition to his first wife and parents, Robert was preceded in death by a brother, Nicholas Gula; and a sister, Irene Dargoskie and husband, Larry.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Robert A. Gula, 75, of 157 N. Center Street, Natalie – Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine Street, Mt. Carmel, C. J. Lucas IV, supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com