Robert L. Higby, 62, of Meadville, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 31, 1958 in Meadville, a son of Bernard I. Higby, Sr. and Elizabeth T. (Parrasewich) Higby. He was a 1975 graduate of Meadville Area High School where he participated in gymnastics, and was the only one for several years to be able to perform the “Iron Cross” on the rings. Robert was a “jack of all trades,” skilled in stone masonry and all areas of construction, and worked as a well tender for over 25 years. Robert loved music and played guitar with the Silver Eagle Band in his early years. He will be known for always making the best of any situation and loving life as well as his family. Robert is survived by the love of his life, Celeste F. Higby of Meadville; a daughter, Jessica L. Topka and her husband Paul of Pittsburgh; two sons, Joshua R. Higby and his wife Donna of San Antonio, Texas and Travis I. Higby of Meadville; three step-sons, Ian Stefaniszyn and Ashley of Grove City, Brin Stefaniszyn and his wife Malayna of Pittsburgh, and Van Stefaniszyn of Grove City; five grandchildren, Connor Higby, Elizabeth and Maximus Topka, and Loden and Laeli Stefaniszyn; a sister, Annette Eccles and her husband Daryl of Saegertown; and a brother, Bernard Higby, Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Pittsburgh, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Robert's memory to a charity of the donor's choice. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Robert's Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.

Robert L. Higby Sr., 71, of 828 Grove St., Meadville, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Meadville Medical Center. Born in Townville on July 13, 1939, he was a son of Floyd Higby and Mary Gerard Higby. He married Anna Muye on Oct. 8, 1988. He graduated from Saegertown High School. He was a self-employed excavator and did building contracting. He served in the U.S. Navy and served on three U.S. aircraft carriers, one of those being the Intrepid. He was always proud of his service to his country. He enjoyed hunting, driving his tractors, camping, traveling and woodworking. Robert liked to joke around and always had a funny story to tell. He loved spending time with his grandkids and playing games with his granddaughter, Alayna. He was a former member of the Black Ash Sportsman’s Club. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Anna Higby of Meadville; four children, Robert L. Higby Jr. and his wife, Kay, of Saegertown, Jody Kridel and her companion, William Brunot, of Greenville, Steven Higby and his wife, Susan, of Tomah, Wis., and Lanni Parkhurst and her husband, Scott, of Saegertown; a stepson, Robert Duncan and his wife, Kelly, of Australia; two stepdaughters, Tracey Duncan of Baltimore, Md., and Sandra Duncan of Conneaut Lake; 18 grandchildren, Sam, Meg, Michael, David, Caitlyn, Caylle, Corrina, Jayden, Steven, Jazmyn, Chase, Bella, Alayna, Aidan, Dakota, Anthony, Lindsay and Lon; a great-grandchild, Trevor; two brothers, Hubert Higby of Erie, and Harold Higby and his wife, Nancy, of Union City; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin daughters, Jana and Janet, who passed away shortly after birth; four brothers, Ivan, Archie, Leo and Merle Higby; and two sisters, Gladys Raybuck and Lillian May Worley. Calling hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. The funeral and committal service will be Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home, with John Walburn officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2006 Color Guard on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Greendale Cemetery, West Mead Township. Burial will follow. The family requests memorials be made to Active Aging Inc., 1034 Park Ave., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, 16792 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville, Pa. 16335. Condolences may be sent to the family at roofner-collinsfh.com.