Robert William Koebley, 81, of 5850 Meridian Road, St. Barnabas, Gibsonia, PA, and formerly of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2017.
He was born May 14, 1936 in Warren, PA, to the late Esmond William and Frances Swanson Koebley. He was a graduate of Warren Area High School and Grove City College. Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church in Warren for over 50 years and the First United Presbyterian Church in Bakerstown, PA. He was an Eagle Scout for the Boy Scouts of America.
Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara Lowe of Coraopolis, whom he married on September 6, 1958, two sons, Scott Robert Koebley and his wife Sarah of Hudson, Ohio; Keith William Koebley and his wife Christine of Wexford, PA; five grandchildren, Sean, Sam, Shelby, Anna and Nick Koebley, and several nieces and nephews. Bob’s kind and generous spirit will be truly missed by all.
Bob worked for Coates, Way & Anderson as a public accountant, U.S. Steel, H. J. Heinz, GTE Sylvania for 25 years as Controller, Operations Manager & Controller for Rexnord, Analyst for United Refining Company and Administrator for The Crary Home in Warren.
Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA, on Monday, August 21, 2017, from 12 noon to 2 pm at which time a memorial service will be conducted with Rev. Dr. Mark E. Hecht, Senior Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Garden at the church. Following the service please join the family for a luncheon at the church to gather and continue to share memories of Bob. Those wishing to place memorials or make donations in lieu of flowers may do so at the First United Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA, 16365, or at the First Presbyterian Church at Bakerstown Road, Bakerstown, PA, 15007. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I worked with him at Rexnord and a finer gentleman one couldn’t ask for. He stopped into my office almost daily to talk of cars, how to purchase them and his love of Volvo – even though I tried to push him toward Toyota’s. He once made a great deal on a Toyota but ended up not buying it – even though they met his lowball offer some 4 weeks later. We often laughed about that. I’ll not forget Bob and his friendship as I’m sure his family won’t.
Our sincere condolences to Barb, Scott, Keith, and family on the passing of Bob. Bob and I grew up on the same street in Warren, and had many good times playing games with the neighborhood kids.
I am sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. I enjoyed talking to him when I was helping with his computer issues at the Crary Home and any other time I saw him. He knew accounting like no other!
Dear Barb and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. May your memories, as well as the love and comfort of family and friends, be a comfort to you all now and in the days to come.
Sorry for lost may God be with you Barb and with all your family. Memories are the best medicine. God Blessing on all
My condolences to all of you. I grew up with Bob in Warren. We were in the same Cub Scout Pack, and the same Boy Scout & Explorer Scout troop for many years. We were Eagle Scouts, and had many good times with our Eagle Scout group at Jackson Heights restuarant during our High School Years. We all ate lunch together every day during High School. He played in the High School Band, and was an outstanding basketball player. Played on the Varsity team at Warren High for four years. He will be missed by all of us who knew him. May God bless his family left behind; but can be assured of that wonderful reunion in Heaven.