




Obituary
Robert (Bob) Benedict Oliver, who worked hard and played hard, living a busy, fast-paced life that would have overwhelmed a lesser man, died peacefully at home of cancer Aug. 9 in Lansdowne, VA., short of his 71st birthday.
As a father, husband, businessman, award-winning golf writer, thoroughbred horse owner, film and theater producer, and actor, he enjoyed life to its fullest.
Born in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Bob spent his early years abroad living with …
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I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob at Gannett and we occasionally played golf together. He was a good man…
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob at Gannett and we occasionally played golf together…
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob at Gannett and w…

Happy birthday to Bob on the other side of the great divide. I hope you have joy and celebrations as we remember you an…
Happy birthday to Bob on the other side of the great divide. I hope you have joy and celebrations a…
Happy birthday to Bob on the other side of the great divide. I h…
I remember meeting Bob back in 1986 when I joined the sports staff of the Courier Times. Even though I had just finishe…
I remember meeting Bob back in 1986 when I joined the sports staff of the Courier Times. Even thoug…
I remember meeting Bob back in 1986 when I joined the sports sta…
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