HUBBARD Robert J. Tracey, 75, died Monday morning, May 18, 2009, at Hospice House. He was born August 3, 1933 in Youngstown a son of Joseph J. and Susan Rosnosky Tracey and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Tracey was a chemical engineer for LTV Steel. He was a member of St. Patrick Church where he also served as an usher. Robert served with the United States Army. He was a member of the National Association for Amateur Radio with the call sign N8REI and enjoyed radios and camping.

His wife, the former, Geraldine Cataline, whom he married August 3, 1957, died April 17, 2008.

He leaves a son, Robert Tracey of Novelty, OH; two daughters, Susan (David) Nespeca of Poland, OH and Cheri (Bob) Russell of Brookville, OH and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Joseph Tracey.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1:00 PM at the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, one hour prior to the services from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrot Rd., Poland, OH 44514 or to Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.

Please visit www.kelley-robb.com to view the obituary and to send condolences to the family.

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