Robert Eugene Cobb Sr. passed away Saturday (July 4, 2026) while living with his daughter, after a brief illness with cancer.

He was born July 15, 1938, to Albert T. Cobb and Lois Cornelius Cobb Austin.

Bob attended Bradford Area Schools, then served four years with the U.S. Army.

He was a supervisor at Owens Illinois/Georgia Pacific and later retired from Bradford Area School District as a bus driver.

Bob was a lifetime member of the Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford Eagles FOE 2432 and the Bradford American Legion Post 108. He also attended West Branch Global Methodist Church.

Bob is survived by his companion of 40 years, Virginia Wonsettler; two daughters, Debbora Fay and Martha (Bruce) Kightlinger; two sons, Robert (Maricella) Cobb Jr. and Brian (Janna) Cobb; five brothers, Donald Cobb Sr., Ted Cobb, Patrick (Ceil) Cobb, Tim (Grace) Cobb and Douglas (Debbie) Cobb; one sister, Martha (Ed) Oertly; grandchildren Michael H. Fay Jr., Melissa Fay, Mallory Fay, Daniell Hicks, Katie Tyger, Jennifer Mosley, Robert Lyle Cobb, Isabel Cobb, Cameron Cobb, Shelina Cross, Dillan Cobb and Kayla Cobb; and great-grandchildren Justin Hicks, Kali Tyger, Kenzi Tyger, Andrew Cox, Jay Newcombe, Leia Kightlinger, Ella Mosley, Evan Cross, Lyanna Cross, Colter Scanlon and Charlotte Scanlon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepparents, Ruth Cobb and Glenn Austin; brother Private 1st Class Bruce Cobb; sister Josephine (Dana) Bailey; sisters-in-law Beverly Cobb and Jean Cobb; and son-in-law Michael H. Fay.

To honor Robert’s wishes there will be no services. Military graveside services will be private. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department, 2472 W. Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701; the Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club, 3307 W. Washington St.; or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Mascho Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences can be expressed at maschofuneral.com.