City of Oaks Funeral Home & Cremation
Obituary
Robert J. Kubis
Durham, North Carolina
Age 77.
Died 04/09/2025.
Born on February 22, 1948, in Monongahela, PA, Bob was raised in Finleyville, PA, amidst a large extended family. He was the beloved son of the late Lillian King Kubis and the late John Kubis. A proud Yinzer and dedicated Steelers fan, Bob kept his Pittsburgh roots close to his heart throughout his life.
Bob earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio Northern University, where he was an active member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. He was also a member of the Nu Theta Kappa Engineering Honor Society. He later obtained a Master's in Business Administration from Canisius College in 1976. After college, Bob worked for Bell Aerospace in Buffalo, NY, where he tested rocket engines. He later joined Talon, Inc. in Meadville, PA, where he met and married his wife, Linda.
In 1981, Bob relocated to North Carolina to begin what would become a remarkable 39-year career at Gilbarco Veeder Root, working in various roles including Quality Control, Sales, and Marketing. During his time there, Bob was honored with the prestigious Gilbarco Wingman Award, a testament to his integrity and leadership.
Despite the challenges posed by ALS, Bob never wavered in his commitment to those he loved. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with Linda M. Kubis. Together, they built a beautiful life, filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Their two children, Brian E. Kubis (Michelle) and Kristen M. Kubis, were the pride and joy of his life, and he poured his heart into being a dedicated and loving father. As a grandfather, Bob's heart grew even bigger. His three granddaughters Charlotte Wynne Kubis, Madeleine James Kubis, and Eliza Grant Kubis, lovingly called him "Dabadaba." He cherished every moment spent with them, and they were a constant source of happiness in his life.
He is also lovingly remembered by his brother John Kubis (Valerie); sisters Suzanne Blum (John), Sherrie Kubis (Axel Griner), and Jennifer Kubis; sister-in-law Carol Weber and brother in law Richard Martinez; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who held him dear.
To honor Bob's memory and enduring spirit, the family warmly invites you to join them as they walk in Bob's memory at the Walk ALS Triangle (https://secure.alsnc.org/site/TR?fr_id=1180&pg=entry) being held on April 26, 2025 at Halifax Mall in Raleigh, NC.
Bob faced each day with quiet courage and an unshakable will-qualities that inspired everyone around him. Though ALS may have challenged his body, it never touched the strength of his spirit or the depth of his love for those closest to him.
Memorial Donations may be made to: ALS United NC (http://secure.alsnc.org/goto/Linda_Kubis) or to Transitions LifeCare Hospice House in Raleigh, NC (https://www.transitionslifecare.org/donate/).
Rest in peace, Dabadaba. You will forever be loved.
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City of Oaks Cremation and Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home in Raleigh, serving all of North Carolina and beyond. We provide an alternative to costly funeral homes and every day we help families in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and all over North Carolina make simple, affordable funeral arrangements.
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Apples to Apples
Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.
The same laws that apply to the big corporate funeral homes also apply to the modest independently owned firms like ours. All crematories in North Carolina, regardless of who owns them, are inspected annually by the state and must adhere to the same rules and laws.
Genuine Care
We're committed to providing families within our community unsurpassed service before, during and after the time of loss.
Our staff will provide clear communication to your family through each step as we move forward from the original phone call notifying us of a death to the time we deliver the urn back to your family. We will treat your family with the utmost respect, as we honor the wishes of your loved one.
We promise to make this process affordable and as endurable as possible.
State Wide
Our Funeral Home is located in Wake County NC; however, we provide our services to families throughout the entire State.
Unlike other funeral homes, we don't charge an additional mileage fee. Regardless of what county you live in, we can help your family with making simple, affordable funeral arrangements. From Asheville to Wilmington, we're proud to help families statewide.
Our Services
$1196.75
Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. We include everything you need for a simple or direct cremation. Simple, affordable and reliable. We have not changed the cost of our direct cremation service since we opened City of Oaks in 2012.
$2875.66
We offer the option of choosing how you receive your loved ones remains. Selecting our Direct Cremation with Solidified Remains option is a beautiful way to transform cremated remains into 40-60 “stones” that you can hold.
$1917.84
City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite visitation. Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. Simple, affordable and reliable.
$2497.50
An immediate burial has the same end result as a traditional burial; however, we have eliminated the extra (sometimes unnecessary) services prior to getting to the cemetery. Not everyone wants an open casket for viewing or a limousine for the family. Despite the term immediate, we can move as fast as you need or as slow as you like. This option simply allows you to save money by eliminating some of the fancy extras at the funeral home.
$6081.48
We offer the same traditional funeral services as the big corporately owned funeral homes in the area; however, we cost about half the amount. You might consider a traditional funeral service if your family is looking for an open casket visitation, a traditional church service or a funeral service in the funeral home's chapel. A traditional funeral service can be altered to fit the needs of your family.
$3033.75
This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our Green options allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals.
$2640.59
As an alternative to traditional cremation, City of Oaks Funeral Home also offers Aquamation. The Aquamation process, often referred to as alkaline hydrolysis, uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition.