Donald "Don" Henry Robb

East Palestine - Donald “Don” Henry Robb, age 87, of East Palestine, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 7, 1937, in New Waterford, OH, a son of the late Edward Robb and Nell Henry Vaughn.

Don was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in New Waterford and had worked as a heavy machine mechanic for Ohio Machinery for 34 years before retiring in 2000.  He was a “Jack Of All Trades” and could fix anything.  He will best be remembered as a man who was devoted to his family.  He never missed his children’s or grandchildren’s sporting events and cherished the time he was able to spend with his family.

Don is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sandra Minamyer Robb, whom he married on January 25, 1964; two sons, David (Marie) Robb of New Waterford and Brad (Robin) Robb of East Palestine; a daughter in-law, Carol Robb of East Palestine; sister, Jean (Jack) Falk of East Palestine; six grandchildren, Adam (Brittany) Robb, Alex Robb, Avery Robb, Caitlyn Robb, Jaxson Robb and Tanner Robb.  Also surviving is a great grandson, Cameron Robb.

Don was preceded in death by a son, Donald Edward Robb, a brother, Jim Robb and a sister, Ruth Grossen.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine.

Services will be held on Friday, at 1:00 pm, at the funeral home, with Pastor Kari Lankford officiating.

Burial will take place at East Carmel Cemetery in Rogers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine.

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