The Honorable Robert Bruce McGuinness, Esq. , 68, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Jackson, Kentucky where he resided with his wife, Genevieve Neace.  Born on September 8, 1957, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late James B. and Carolyn N. (Mantz) McGuinness.  He was predeceased by his brother: (Scott Alan McGuinness (1963-2016).

Bob was a 1975 graduate of Louis E. Dieruff High School. He graduated from Purdue University and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1983 at the University of Alabama School of Law.  He began his career in the law in the legal aid arena in Kentucky, was a public defender in Franklin and Towanda, Pennsylvania where he served from 1996 to 1999 as District Attorney and from 2013 to 2023 as Hearing Master of Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

Alongside Bob’s passion for the law was his love of the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Eagles in that order.  Bob was equally at home in a stadium and a Broadway theater, with a beer or a good glass of wine, in a board room or at a chess board, and before the bench, on the bench or warming the bench.

In addition to his loving wife, Bob is survived by stepson: Kenneth Ray Neace.  Step grandchildren:  James Michael, Christian Isaac, Miranda Malone and Mariah. His sisters: Karen, wife of Aaron Wilcoxson; Sandra Kipp; Barbara; and sister- in-law, Jennifer McGuinness, nieces, nephews, and a host of other friends and colleagues.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Bob by his loving wife on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 1:15 pm at the Happy Church, 43 Happy Lane Jackson, KY, 41339 to honor Bob, his accomplishments in his life, and for those whom he loved and those who loved him.  Mike Tabor of the Happy Church will be conducting the celebration, and celebration will be livestreamed on the Happy Church Facebook page and also their YouTube Page.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.