ROBERT C. SBERNA

ROBERT C. SBERNA age 65.

Robert Charles Sberna was born on November 27, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. Rob had grown up in Strongsville with his loving parents, Charles and Mary, and his two younger siblings, Mary Beth and Chuck. Robert.  

He attended St. Edwards High School and eventually went on to graduate from Ohio University with a Major in Journalism.

Rob’s passion for writing had led him early in his career to writing for a small newspaper in Geneva on the Lake. He later became a successful freelance writer and contributor to the Washington Examiner, US Magazine, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Neoconomist, Crain’s, Ohio Magazine, and the Oxygen Channel amongst many others. But Rob’s true passion was for investigative Journalism. He had authored several true crime books, including “Badge 347”, “Lufthansa Heist”, and the award winning “House of Horrors”. When asked why he was so fascinated with this area of journalism, he answered, “I want to find the truth”.

When Rob wasn’t writing, he enjoyed running, playing golf, and spending time  with close friends. He also enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners for his family.

Rob’s charismatic personality, witty sense of humor, and most of all kind and giving heart is what made him a truly wonderful son, brother, uncle, great uncle and beloved friend to so many people. He was truly a one-of-a-kind human being that touched so many lives and will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Beloved son of Mary (nee Maroon) and the late Charles. Loving brother of Mary Beth Adkins and Charles Sberna, Jr. Dearest uncle of Matt Guiher, Christopher Guiher (Sarah), Michelle Butvin (Joseph), C.J. Adkins, Emma Sberna and the late Elizabeth Sberna. Great uncle of Jaxon, J.J., Lillian, Oliver and Olivia. Dear friend of Michelle and Zack Pallo and many other dear friends .

Contributions suggested to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Robert's name. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joseph Church, 12700 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH on Thursday July 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM. (EVERYONE MEET AT CHURCH) Friends received Wednesday 4 – 7 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (West of I-71).

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