Mr. Robert “Bob” Raines, an award-winning photographer for Montgomery Publishing Company, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9. He was 75.

An Ambler resident and a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, Mr. Raines photographed people, events, and everyday moments from 1974 until his retirement in 2018, his obituary said. His work appeared in the Ambler Gazette, Times Herald, Glenside News, and Public Spirit, among other publications. 

“Equally at home working with film or digital photography, Bob captured an extraordinary range of subjects, from community celebrations and parades to natural disasters, political rallies, sporting events, and performances,” his obituary said. “His assignments even brought him face-to-face with four sitting U.S. presidents.”

According to Mainline Media News, Mr. Raines often placed first in yearly competitions hosted by the Pennsylvania Newspapers Association, Philadelphia Press Association and Suburban Newspapers of America during his career.

A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be held on Friday, October 30th in the morning at Calvary United Methodist Church, 16 E. Park Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002. Time and details to follow.