Robert Gaza Grinarml, 70, of Cambridge Springs passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2022, at Meadville Medical Center. Bob was born in Mount Pleasant, PA on June 20, 1951, the son of the late Gaza and Julia Tamasy Grinarml. Bob graduated from South Huntington High School in 1968 and attended Edinboro University. He married Sandra Molnar on July 20, 1974. Bob had a lengthy career working in the oil and gas industry retiring from Range Resources in 2015. He was a member of St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, Crossingville. He enjoyed fishing, especially with children. He was an avid hunter, despite his tendency to fall asleep. With a smile on his face Bob looked for opportunities to help children and was deeply devoted to his grandchildren. He eagerly volunteered for many organizations serving as Cub Scout master, Boy Scout leader, Ducks Unlimited district chairman, Springs Rod & Gun Club president, Youth Activity Building committee member, hunter safety course teacher, trapshooting teacher for women, and 4-H shooting instructor. Bob also tried out for the Olympic trap-shooting team while in college.
He was preceded in death by sister, Julia Crawford.
Survivors include wife, Sandra Grinarml of Cambridge Springs; son, Jason Grinarml and his wife, Vickie of Virginia; daughter, Beth Travis and her husband, Tyler of Edinboro; grandsons, Matthew and David Travis; brother, Don Grinarml and his wife, Betty of West Newton, PA; brother Joe Grinarml of Florida; sister, Ann Stickrath and her husband, Paul of Florida; and also, his devoted dog, Blue who was more pet than hunter.
Friends may call at Van Matre Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Sunday, May 8 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 9 at St. Philip Church, Crossingville at 10 am. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Springs Rod and Gun Club, PO Box 115, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.
I was lucky enough to work with Bob at Mark Resources in Meadville, and we became good friends. He had a great attitude, a wonderful smile, and was kind and thoughtful. We shared some wonderful fishing trips together, whether on lake Erie, Edinboro lake, Lake Simcoe (Canada – ice fishing), and one eventful trip on French Creek when we barely escaped a tornado. We also played some memorable practical jokes on others, but sometimes on us. My life is better for having known Bob.
Sandy – I wish you and your family the best during these sad times.
I had the pleasure of working with Bob at RRC. He was a gentleman and professional. Your family has my very deepest sympathy.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. Sending peace and comfort to you in these prayers.
I never, ever saw Bob without his forever charming smile. I have a great lasting memory of Bob from last Saturday as he walked across our yard with a Hoagie for Phil, for Clean up day at the CLUB. I asked where mine was, didn’t you see me working hard out there. He just grinned and said he was sorry. Had he seen I’d have had a Hoagie too. He and I both knew I wasn’t there.
Such a loving, giving, and charming man. He will be so missed.
Stevie Right
Heartbreaking——one of the most kind, caring and generous people I have ever met in my life.
Bob never had a bad word about anyone—he was my supervisor starting 2008 until his retirement in 2015 and he became one of my most cherished friends. When my son passed away in December 2015 Bob faithfully called or texted me almost every day with very few exceptions to see how I was.
Truly one of a kind—to Sandy and his children and grandchildren my deepest sympathy with a very heavy heart.
Truly loved him.
Very Respectfully,
Pat
Jason and Vickie, We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your Dad. Hoping the love of family and friends will get you thru the days, weeks and months ahead. Our deepest sympathy to the both of you and your family Jason. Love, Mary Jo and Ben
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. He touched so many people, always with a smile.