Robert P. Danton

On August 20, 2024, Robert Page Danton, of Pasadena, Maryland, loving husband, father, grandfather “Pappy”, and brother, passed away at the age of 72.

Bob was born on April 23, 1952, in Riverdale, Maryland, to David Francis Danton and Jeanne Elizabeth Danton. He attended Laurel High School, where he was senior class president, captain of the football team, and also lettered in baseball and track. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Frostburg State College in 1975. On May 22, 1976, Bob married Beverly Jean Schweitzer (who he met at Frostburg) and they raised two children, Keri Renee and Kraig “Bo” Robert.

Some of Bob’s hobbies were deer hunting, archery, and training his bird dogs. He loved camping and always looked forward to family week at Bethany Beach. Bob and Bev enjoyed spending their vacations touring the national parks across the United States and Canada. Serving the Lord through his church was a blessing for him; during his adult years, he dedicated much of his time in three local churches. At Severna Park Baptist Church, he was a deacon, an usher, and was ordained as an elder in 2021. He also served as a deacon and usher at Faith Baptist Church for many years. Prior to that, at Lake Shore Baptist Church, he was a recreation chairman and was ordained as a deacon in 1985. There, he and Bev made a huge impact for Christ on countless young people through the years as youth teachers and Centrifuge counselors. Bob began coaching youth for Lake Shore basketball and baseball, where he was instrumental in starting the Lake Shore travel baseball program. He was truly a gifted coach and had a passion for helping young men reach their potential both on and off the field. 

Bob worked 35 ½ years in Baltimore for Yara North America as a terminal manager before retiring in 2014.

Bob has now been reunited with his father, David, and his mother, Jeanne. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Bev; his two children, Keri (Adam) Johnston of Mechanicsville, Maryland, and Bo (Naomi) Danton of Lyman, South Carolina; his two grandchildren, Emma Johnston and James Johnston; his sister, Nancy Russell; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the family owned and operated MCCULLY POLYNIAK & COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 3204 Mountain Road on Friday, August 23, 2024, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1 pm at Faith Glen Burnie 7378 E. Furnace Branch Road Glen Burnie, Maryland. Interment Monday, August 26, 2024, in Trinity Memorial Gardens 3221 Mattawomen Beantown Road, Waldorf, Maryland at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association are appreciated.