ONEONTA - Phillip Edwin Hobb, 63, of Oneonta passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 with his family by his side.

He was born on January 25, 1946 in Syracuse, to John W. Hobb, Sr. and Esther M. (Schaff) Hobb.

Phillip is survived by his wife, Rolana Starr Hobb of Oneonta; his children, Wendy Michelle Vienneau (John) of Rensselaer, Michael Adam Hobb (Alisa) of Albany County, Kendra Monique Baker (Frederic) of Coxsackie, and Kimberly Michelle Lucas of Denver, CO; his grandchildren, Kris Alan Ward, Jr., Matthew Shane Ward and Jerek Brian Hobb; brothers, John W. Hobb Jr., Richard Hobb, and Dennis Hobb; a sister, Mary (Hobb) Clark; many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Phillip was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Sandra Leigh (Royce) Hobb and his grandson, Kristopher Phillip Ward.

Phillip served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era.

He was an electrician for New York Central, Penn Central, Conrail, and CSX Railroads. He was a member of and served as Local Chairman for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #770.

He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and baseball in general and spent many happy hours at the ball field in Newaha Park. Most of all Phillip was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, sisters, and brothers.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that all memorial donations by made to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820.

The family wishes to extend its love, gratitude and appreciation to Hospice and a special thank you to Laura, Kaima, Ann, Diane, George, Allison and Bruce, Joe and Cheryl.

Online condolences may be made at, www.lhpfuneralhome.com

The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, is serving the family.