Robert Paul Bilancia

Robert (Bob) Bilancia passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at the age of 77, in Miamisburg, Ohio.

Born in New Jersey, he spent his early childhood in Newark and East Orange before moving to Livingston, where he lived for over 50 years before returning to Dayton in 2007. Bob graduated from the University of Dayton, where he met his wife Barbara (nee Gosney), to whom he was married for nearly 55 years. Bob was an avid baseball fan who also loved old cowboy shows and movies.

Bob is survived by Barbara, their four children – Joanne, Mark (Sarah), Paul (Janine), and Steven (Kim) – and six grandchildren. If you’d like to honor Bob’s memory, donations in his name can be made to A Kid Again, Team Bilancia which provides “Adventures” and support for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. To donate, Click Here. To share a memory of Robert or leave a special message for his family, please visit the Guestbook below.