Robert “Bob” G. Robison, 80, of Jersey Shore, passed away at the Jersey Shore Hospital, Friday, October 11, 2019. He was born, April 6, 1939 in Reading, PA, the son of the late Arthur and Ruth (Jacobus) Robison. Bob was married to Mary S. (Herritt) Robison for 46 years until she passed away Jan. 28, 2009.
Bob was a US Navy Veteran and a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a well known, self employed painting contractor in the Jersey Shore area; being the owner of Robison & Sons Painting for over 50 years. He was an active community member; serving as Past President of the Jersey Shore Lions Club, and was a member of the Jersey Shore Citizens Hose Company and the Jersey Shore School Police for many years. He enjoyed traveling, going to the cabin and listening to country music. He liked his beer and loved spending time with his family.
Bob is survived by his five children, a son, Joseph C. Robison, of Jersey Shore, four daughters, Terry M. Packard (Thomas), of Jersey shore, Tobey M. Robison, of Jersey Shore, Lucinda M. Robison, of Lock Haven and Tina M Robison-Coberly (Jeffery), of Jersey Shore; 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; his brother, Arthur Robison, of Wilkes Barre. Also surviving Bob is his loving companion of the last several years, Carol Welshans of Jersey Shore.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bob to the Jersey Shore Lions Club, 5405 N. Rt. 44 Hwy, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.
There will be a public visitation, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore. Funeral services will be at the funeral home, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at 12 noon with Pastor Victoria Chappell officiating. Burial will follow at the Jersey Shore Cemetery.
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