Robert Albert Kubovcik, 89, of North Olmsted, passed away quietly with his wife by his side, November 25, 2025. Bob was born November 17, 1936 in Beaverdale, PA, and graduated from Beaverdale High School in 1954. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served in Fairbanks, Alaska and South Carolina before leaving the service and beginning his studies at Fenn College. He met his future wife, Carol (nee Long), on the bus to school when his college textbook fell on Carol; he was smitten. They soon married and started their family, having four children together and settling in Lakewood to raise their children. He worked mostly in banking, adopting a number of hobbies along the way that kept him busy. He loved photography and spent a lot of time taking pictures of people and nature. He built a dark room and developed his own black and white photos, often experimenting with various filters and techniques in his dark room. Bob also loved fly fishing and would take time in small lakes and rivers to unwind with the calm waters and fish. As he got older, Bob picked up wood carving and was quite good at it. As he got less mobile, Bob began counted cross stitch, creating beautiful and intricate cross stich pieces. Throughout his life, Bob was a voracious reader, often tearing through a novel or the biography of some historical figure in a few days. He always had a few books waiting to be read nearby.
Bob also enjoyed travel with his wife Carol. They made a point of traveling to wherever their children or grandchildren were living (e.g., Oregon, South Carolina, Germany, New York), and taking trips on their own. He particularly loved the Great Smokey Mountains and Appalachia. One trip that was truly memorable was an Honor Flight he took a few years ago, where he was treated like a hero.
Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol, children Cheryl Ludwa (Patrick), Sean (Wendy), and Kathy Hewston (Alan), grandchildren Bridget O’Hanlon (Cory), Christopher Kubovcik, Megan Ludwa (Rachel), Kyle Kubovcik (Tori), Samantha Hewston, and Timothy Hewston, and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Betty Lou Najda (nee Kubovcik) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Bob’s son Kevin predeceased him.
Bob was faithful to his family and his faith.
Memorial Service Saturday December 6, 2025 at Messiah Lutheran. Church 21495 Lorian Rd. Fairview Park. Friends and family gathering at 10:00am, service at 11:00am, luncheon follows. Internment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in Bob’s name.