Robert Trbovich, Jr., 88

CALCUTTA – Robert Trbovich Jr., 88, of Calcutta, passed away Friday morning, September 4, 2026 while surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born in East Liverpool on December 6, 1937, son of the late Robert Trbovich Sr. and Margaret (Boyle) Trbovich. A lifelong resident of the area and raised in the Serbian Orthodox faith, he was a 1955 graduate of East Liverpool High School and earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Ohio University in 1959. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity where he created and performed with the fraternity's barbershop quartet.

After graduation, he began his career at Crucible Steel Corporation rising to Vice President of Purchasing. After 22 years with Crucible, he moved to Pennsylvania Engineering Corporation and served as President from 1983 to 1992. Bob finished his career with Sharon Steel Corporation until his retirement.

Bob was an avid golfer, loved traveling, and enjoyed music, playing both the piano and ukelele. He was a loyal Steelers fan and loved The Ohio State Buckeyes. But above all, family came first. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who enjoyed spending time with those he loved.

In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 37 years Patricia Marovich Trbovich and his brother Rudy Trbovich.

He is survived by his second wife Terry Looman Sant Trbovich, his four children: Craig Trbovich, Carrie Bartunek (Terry), Mark Trbovich (Natalie), Amy Turturice (Randy), as well as six grandchildren: Nick and Chris Bartunek, Jack and Elle Turturice and Eli and Lily Trbovich. He is also survived by his sister Carolan Trbovich. Additionally, he is survived by his wife Terry's children: Eric Sant (Amanda) and Christopher Sant (Amy) and her four grandchildren Ethan, Weston, Caleb and Olivia Sant.

Chaplain Dan Tayman will conduct a service at the Dawson Funeral Home Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. where friends may visit two hours prior to the service from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Immediately following the service, family and friends will gather at the Dawson Family Center for fellowship. A private family burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Calcutta Health Care Center for the care given to Bob.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to: Friends of Beaver Creek State Park, P.O. Box 2063, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920, or Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, P.O. Box 2212, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920.