Gary Robb

Gary Alan Robb, 65, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2018, with his family in McGregor, Texas, after a brief and swift battle with cancer. Born in Natrona Heights, PA, he was the son of the late James E. and Freda A. (Sappe) Robb.

A 1971 graduate of Kiski Area High School, Leechburg, PA, Gary was a kind soul who lived simply. He had a strong faith and a deep love for his family and friends. He loved poetry, writing and music and will always be remembered for singing G-l-o-r-i-a and Puff the Magic Dragon. He enjoyed sports especially the LA Dodgers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Hope, wife of Mark Figueroa, McGregor, TX; three brothers: Leslie J. Robb (Robin) Conroe TX; James K. Robb (Maria) Harrisburg, PA; John E. Robb, East Vandergrift, PA; three sisters: Susan K. Steele (David Greaves) Manheim, PA; Shelley A. Cages (John) Locust Grove, GA; Janine A. Scanga (Frank) Apollo, PA; three grandchildren: Everett Ashbey (Isabelle)and Alyna Figueroa, McGregor, TX; Savannah Smock (Ashbey) Austin, TX; two great grandchildren: Pierson Alijah Monroe Ashbey, Austin, TX and Ezekiel James Ashbey, McGregor, TX and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Austin James Figueroa and Elijah Joseph Ashbey.

“Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf, So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day Nothing gold can stay.” Robert Frost

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held in August in Newport Beach, CA. To leave an online condolence visit: http://www.gracegardensfh.com