Obituary of Robert L. Herps

Mr. Robert Lee Herps, Sr., 91, of Titusville, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wilkensburg on April 15, 1925 to the late Wilmer V. and Lucy J. Davis Herps. Robert married Mary E. McGraw on January 20, 1960 in Winchester, WV. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII and receiving the Bronze Stars and Victory medals. Robert graduated from Verona High School, class of 1943. He was the last surviving classmate. He then graduated cum laude from University of Pittsburgh, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education. He worked at Burrell Senior High School for over thirty years. Robert was very active in the Civil Rights movement and the protest against the Vietnam Conflict. He received an award from the NACCP for his work with the movement, and he ran a student newspaper out of his basement. He enjoyed traveling, being with his family, and was a Pirates and Steelers fan. Robert is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Mary of Titusville; two children, Robert L. Herps, Jr. and wife Susana and Amy Baldwin both of Titusville; seven grandchildren, Autumn Krisfalusi, Heather, Robert W., and Mary D. Herps, Holly, Ronnie, and Shawn Baldwin; and seven great grandchildren. No public calling hours or services will be conducted at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to the Titusville United Way.