Obituary of Robert E. Bump

Robert E. Bump, 76, of Burdett, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was born in Warsaw, NY on March 28, 1943, the son of the late Claude and Helen (Young) Bump. Robert retired from Ithaca College after 33 years of service. He was a former chief of Burdett Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed woodworking, camping and watching NASCAR. He was predeceased by his wife, Cathy Bump on april 1, 2019. He is survived by three sons, Robert E. Bump, Jr. (Michael Barsavage) of Burdett, David M. (Rebecca) Bump of Spencer, and Steven J. (Michelle) Bump of Ithaca; a sister, Betty (Ted) Clark of OH; brothers, William (Glory) Bump of Homer and Richard (Joan) Bump of Elmira; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; A private service will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements by Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls.