Robert Hubba E. Herron

Robert Hubba E. Herron (born November 1, 1993) was a son and a brother who loved the outdoors, his dogs, and his community. Raised in the East Liverpool area, Hubba attended East Liverpool High School and later worked locally, including at Wellsville Terminals. Those who knew him remember a warm smile and a steady presence—qualities that made him a protective figure within his family.

Family was central to Hubba’s life. He was the son of Michael Herron Sr. and Roberta “Bobbi Gene” Pratt and is survived by siblings and extended family who recall his quiet loyalty. He loved simple pleasures: fishing, rafting, and time spent outdoors, pursuits that reflected his appreciation for the region’s rivers and parks. He also had a soft spot for his dogs, who were described as beloved companions.

In the days after his death, friends and family gathered to grieve, remember, and support one another. A fundraiser was set up to help with funeral expenses, and community members held vigils to honor his memory. Hubba’s mother publicly called for information and justice, and those close to him have spoken of him as a protector of family—a role he inhabited in the everyday ways he looked out for those he loved.

Public records, a funeral-home notice, and local news accounts provide the outline of Hubba’s life that is available to the public: his birthplace and upbringing in the East Liverpool area, his work ties to Wellsville, and the relationships he treasured. Beyond these verified details, Hubba was a real person whose life mattered to his family and community. He is remembered for his presence by those who loved him, and for the moments—quiet afternoons fishing, walks with his dogs, time with family—that made up his days.

While the record available in public sources focuses in part on the circumstances surrounding his death, the memory of Robert “Hubba” Herron lived most fully in ordinary, human things: family, a love of the outdoors, and the small acts of care that make someone a beloved son and brother. May his friends and family find comfort in those memories.