Robert A. Babnic Sr. 1940-2022

He was born Oct. 28, 1940, to the late Andrew Robert and Helen Kubek Babnich in Youngstown and married Dorothy Mary Jozwiak on Dec. 23, 1963.

Bob was a 1958 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and later attained his associate’s degree at Youngstown University.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy as a machinery repairman-second class and after military life, worked as a tool and die maker for 46 years, most recently at Micro Matic Tool in Austintown.

He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and St. Matthias Church, in Youngstown, where he had served as a volunteer for several church groups.

Bob was a humble man who took great pride in his family, his work and his home. He took immense pleasure tending to his lawn and maintained a lush floral landscape. He loved all flowers and included as many as possible in his yard. He really enjoyed being outdoors soaking up the sun.

Bob also spent a lot of time outdoors as an avid golfer, golfing year-round if weather permitted. The highlight of his game came when he scored a hole-in-one at Mill Creek North Course 3 in 1990.

When he couldn’t play outside, Bob enjoyed bowling and belonged to several local bowling leagues.

Bob is survived by his son, Bob (Cyndi) Jr. and grandchildren, Rebecca and Jason Babnic, all of Poland; his fiancee, Patricia Grinstead of Canfield; brother-in-law, Frank Bielecki; sister-in-law, Josie (George) Jarbeck; nieces and nephews, Greg (Lisa) Adams, Frank Bielecki, Andrew Bielecki, Janice (Kevin) Allard, Allison (Daniel) Sebaugh, George Jarbeck III and Stephanie Jarbeck; and his great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; sisters, Mary Gallaer, Marge Bielecki, Anne Adams and baby sister, Helen; and nephew, Anthony Bielecki.

The family would like to extend thanks to the people that worked to help Bob through his short illness, including the staff of The Inn at Ironwood, Canfield, Briarfield Manor, Austintown and Mercy Health, Youngstown. Special thanks to the staff of Mercy Health, Youngstown and 6 South Extension PCCU and Palliative Care, for their compassionate assistance and care during his final days.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko Funeral Home in Youngstown. An hour of calling will also be held 10 to 10:50 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish at St. Matthias Church, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. John Jerek celebrating.

Bob will be entombed at Calvary Cemetery, where military honors will be rendered.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society (local chapter), 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko Funeral Home. To view the obituary and share condolences, visit Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko at www.waskofamily.com.

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