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Bobbie Rabuck Obituary

PHILIPSBURG - Bobbie Leslie (Laird) Rabuck, Esq., 45, of Philipsburg, a triplet daughter of Robert L. Laird and the late Bonita "Bonnie" L. (Kerfoot) Laird, finished her earthly journey on Feb. 12, 2026, at home and she now rests in God's care.

Bobbie was a 1998 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School, a 2002 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and a 2005 graduate of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law.

Bobbie retired as a family law attorney, where she was an advocate for youth and children, primarily in Centre County. She enjoyed going on family vacations, especially to the beach; spending time at the family camp in Six Mile Run and watching her children and nephews participate in their respective sports and activities. She loved animals, decorating, reading, reality TV, laughing and she lived her life to the fullest.

Bobbie was a Christian whose faith was central to her life. She was a member of gFree Church in (Gearhartville) RD Philipsburg.

In addition to her mother, Bobbie was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ernie A. and Elva G. (Hoover) Kerfoot; her paternal grandparents, Robert L. and Jean I. (Whitehead) Laird; her paternal uncle, William R. Laird and her maternal uncles, E. Glenn Kerfoot and Ronald M. Kerfoot.

She is survived by her son, Bennett R. Rabuck; her daughter, Avery L. Rabuck; her father, Robert "Bob" Laird, of Clearfield; her sisters, Amber L. (David) Zaremsky, of Winder, Ga., Chrissy L. (Duane, Jr.) Long, of Philipsburg and Dana L. (Daniel Smeal) Laird, of Philipsburg; a brother, Zachery R. Laird, of McVeytown; nephews, Devin M. Long, Corbin L. Long and Joseph T. Hawkins; maternal aunt, Kathy Kerfoot, of Berwick; paternal aunts and uncles, Kerrie Laird, of Philipsburg, Leslie and William Cushard, of Woodstock, Georgia, Thomas and Beth Laird, of Philipsburg and Sally Laird, of Philipsburg; as well as numerous cousins and other extended family members.

A funeral service will be held at the gFree Church, 305 Keystone Hill Road, Philipsburg, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Noel Meyers, officiating.

The family will receive guests at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, from 5 until 8 p.m.; and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Interment will be in Philipsburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established for Bennett and Avery. Memorial contributions may be mailed to CNB bank, 117 E. Presqueisle St., Philipsburg, PA 16866. Please include Bennett and Avery Rabuck Fund on the memo line.

The family would like to thank Penn Highlands Hospice; in particular, Ruby, for her loving care of both Bobbie and her family during this difficult time.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.beezerheathfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2026.

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