Dr. Robert E. Erb

Dr. Robert Elmer Erb, M.D., age 91, of Hockessin, Delaware, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on January 15, 2026.

Formerly of Bechtelsville, PA, Robert was a graduate of Boyertown High School. He continued his education at Albright College, graduating in 1956, and Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1960. Robert had a long and successful career as a physician with a specialty in Anesthesiology.

Robert was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Hockessin, DE. He was also a member of the Medical Society of Delaware, the New Castle County Medical Society, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and lastly the American Medical Association.

A devoted husband and father, Dr. Erb is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor Erb, and his children, Jeffrey Erb, Lisa Sechler (David), Nancy Cantello (Bill), Stephen Erb (Jackie), and Andrew Erb (Melissa). He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Melissa Arasz (Tom), Julie DeLaHoz (Mike), Stephen Sechler, Charles Cantello, Samuel Cantello, William Erb, Michael Erb, Madison Erb, Isabel Erb, Emily Erb, and Anna Erb, and his great grandchildren, Patrick Arasz, Ellie Arasz, Leo DeLaHoz, Cooper DeLaHoz, Kai Cantello, and Ophelia Cantello.

Services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware, 1901 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, https://rmhcdelaware.org/donate-now.