Bob was born Dec. 7, 1936, in Youngstown. He fought to spend one last birthday with his family and to see one more Buckeye Big 10 championship, and, like always, he won that fight.

Bob, a lifelong area resident, was the son of Albert C. and Albertina E. Vogelberger Hobbs.

As a 1955 McDonald graduate, he wore No. 31 for the McDonald Blue Devil football team. That number was worn by many of his sons and grandchildren in many different sports. He also ran a solid 400m for the Blue Devil track team.

In November 1955, Bob proudly enlisted into the Marine Corps. He received a Good Conduct Medal and was given an honorable discharge in January 1961. After serving in the Marine Corps, Bob went to trade school to become an electrician. He worked for U.S. Steel for 27 years until it closed. His career continued at Packard Electric until he retired in 1997.

Bob was a member of both Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and St. Rose Church, and a charter member of the McDonald Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, the U.S. Steel bowling league and his Thursday night golf outings. He coached McDonald Little Blue Devil football, Colt League baseball, and he served at the McDonald Baseball Association president while his boys were growing up.

Bob leaves the love of his life, Alice L. McLaughlin, whom he married May 29, 1965.

Bob and Alice had a love for each other that will forever leave a lasting impression on all who knew them. Alice stood by her man through thick and thin, holding his hand until his last breath. He also leaves his sons Bob (Wendy) of Acworth, Ga., Tom (Tabbi) of Acworth, Ga., Kevin (Dawn) of Canterbury, Conn., William “Bucky” (Toni) of Cartersville, Ga., Joe (Shannon) of Avon, Ohio, and Ray (Nicole) of McDonald, Ohio. He was blessed with 29 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bob also leaves his sisters, Dolores Obendorfer of Potomac, Md., Phyllis (Jim) Walters of Girard, Ohio; and brother, Richard of St. Augustine, Fla.

Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, David Caudill; grandson, Connor; and sister, Patricia Brammer.

Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, Ohio, and from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard, OH 44420.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor John A. Zuraw at St. Rose Church in Girard.

Bob’s family has requested that material tributes, in his name, be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.

Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, with military honors.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneral home.org to view this obituary and to send condolences.

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Robert L. Hobbs 1936-2019

McDONALD — Robert L. “Bob” Hobbs of McDonald, 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, with his family by his side.

Bob was born Dec. 7, 1936, in Youngstown. He fought to spend one last birthday with his family and to see one more Buckeye Big 10 championship, and like always, he won that fight.

Bob, a lifelong area resident, was the son of Albert C. and Albertina E. Vogelberger Hobbs.

As a 1955 McDonald graduate, he wore No. 31 for the McDonald Blue Devil football team. That number was worn by many of his sons and grandchildren in many different sports. He also ran a solid 400m for the Blue Devil track team.

In November 1955, Bob proudly enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps. He received a Good Conduct Medal and was given an honorable discharge in January 1961. After serving in the Marine Corps, Bob went to trade school to become an electrician. He worked for U.S. Steel for 27 years until it closed. His career continued at Packard Electric until he retired in 1997.

Bob was a member of both Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and St. Rose Church, and a charter member of the McDonald Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, the U.S. Steel bowling league and his Thursday night golf outings. He coached McDonald Little Blue Devil football, Colt League baseball, and he served at the McDonald Baseball Association president while his boys were growing up.

Bob leaves the love of his life, Alice L. McLaughlin, whom he married May 29, 1965.

Bob and Alice had a love for each other that will forever leave a lasting impression on all who knew them. Alice stood by her man through thick and thin, holding his hand until his last breath. He also leaves his sons Bob (Wendy) of Acworth, Ga., Tom (Tabbi) of Acworth, Ga., Kevin (Dawn) of Canterbury, Conn., William “Bucky” (Toni) of Cartersville, Ga., Joe (Shannon) of Avon, Ohio, and Ray (Nicole) of McDonald, Ohio. He was blessed with 29 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bob also leaves his sisters, Dolores Obendorfer of Potomac, Md., Phyllis (Jim) Walters of Girard, Ohio; and brother, Richard of St. Augustine, Fla.

Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, David Caudill; grandson, Connor; and sister, Patricia Brammer.

Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, Ohio, and from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard, Ohio 44420.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, celebrated by the Rev. Msgr. John A. Zuraw at St. Rose Church in Girard.

Bob’s family has requested that material tributes, in his name, be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, Ohio 44512.

Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, with military honors.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to send condolences.

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