Robert Chubb

Retired Airforce Tech Sgt Robert (Bob) L. Chubb, 86, of Ashland passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Danville Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Mowry December 16th, 1938 to the late Mildred Zigenfuse and Melvin Chubb of Mowry. 

Survived by: wife Alice M. (Korn) Chubb. Preceded in death by son, Michael Chubb and surviving spouse Liz (Zdan) of Woodbridge VA. Survived by stepchildren Sharon K. (Roche) Guerrazzi and spouse Jacqueline of South Bound Brook, NJ; Joseph Billus and spouse Pauline (Sabo) of Ashland; Mark Billus and spouse Sandy (Eye) of Girardville; Renee (Billus) Mateer of Harrisburg; William Billus and girlfriend Tonia Wolfgang of Ashland. 
Brothers: the late Dale Chubb and spouse, Christine (Caruse) of Danville; Gary Chubb and the late spouse, Donna (Helwig) of Quakertown; Randy Chubb and spouse Cora (Puckett) of Yankeetown, FL. Brother-in-law: Edward Korn and spouse Jill (Hatzel) of Fleetwood. 9 Grandchildren and 8 Great grandchildren. Nieces and nephews. 

Bob graduated from the former Ashland High School in 1956. He joined the U.S. Airforce immediately after graduation. Was stationed in Germany, Japan, Vietnam, and Iceland. Retired from the Airforce in 1976 with military honors. He also was a Vietnam Veteran. 

In addition to his Airforce career Bob also worked as a security guard for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at the Camp Hill prison, Boscov’s Department Store and Jetson Direct Mail. 

He was an active member of Ashland VFW, post #7654, Ashland American Legion post #434 and American Hose Company, of Ashland.

Bob was a true patriot and served his country honorably. Bob received 3 medals of honor during his military service. After his first wife, Ruth, whom he met while stationed in Germany, passed away he was reunited with his high school sweetheart Alice (Korn) Billus of Ashland who was a widow herself and had 5 children of her own. They were married in 1980 and after 44 years of marriage they were still very much in love.  He was a devoted husband, father, step father and grandfather. Bob loved playing slots at the casinos, watching game shows, soap operas, football (Go Eagles) and westerns and spending time with his family. 

Friends and Relatives are invited to a viewing to held at held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Richard W.  Fritz Funeral Home at 1323 Center Street, Ashland from 6-8pm. A closed casket memorial service for Bob and his son Mike will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Zions Reformed United Church of Christ,  2400 Center Street, Ashland, at 10:00 am.  They will be laid to rest with Bob’s first wife and Mike’s mother, Sonja Ruth (Gishas) Chubb at Sunnyside Cemetary in Lavelle immediately following the service.  Visit www. Fritzfuneralhome.com to leave condolences. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
 

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