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Thomas Robison Obituary


Thomas A. Robison, Sr., age 77, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home. He was born in Olean, N.Y. on August 26, 1936, son of the late William Robison and Edna Emery Robison Hayes.

Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was a mechanic with PennDOT until his retirement. Thomas had been a member of the CB Club, was a deputy constable, enjoyed bowling, and was a volunteer fireman with Stancliff Hose Co.

Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Leatrice Joy Robison; two brothers, William Robison and Pardon Robison; and two sisters, Mary Romba and Irene McGuay. Survivors include three children, Thomas A. Robison, Jr. of Fairview, Timothy J. Robison, Sr. (Nadene) of Lake City, and Tammie L. Hildreth (Kevin) of Oakdale, Connecticut; one sister, Anna Mae Ahlbrandt of Waterford; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a funeral service there on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. James McCormick of St. James R.C. Church. Interment, St. Gregory Cemetery. A full military service will be conducted by the Erie Crawford County Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to the PA Soldiers and Sailors Home, 560 East 3rd St., Erie, PA 16507. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Oct. 13, 2013.
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my deepest sympathy R.I.P. uncle tommy

davr robison

October 14, 2013

Tim and Family, So Sorry to hear of your Dad passing. May God be with you and your's. May He rest in Peace......

Patricia Wolfe

October 14, 2013

I worked with Tom at PennDot. He was a great guy. I haven't seen him in years but enjoyed knowing and working with him. My deepest sympathies to his family. May he rest in peace.

Lew Hamilton

October 14, 2013

All though it has been awhile since i seen him he is still family and he will be missed. So close to grandpa Ed passing a year ago Love and miss you both...

Edward Wyant

October 14, 2013

So sorry to hear of Uncle Tommy's passing. My heart goes out to all of you. Thinking back, I remember him always smiling. He sure liked to joke and laugh. My deepest sympathy .
Love, Lisa

Lisa Ahlbrandt

October 13, 2013

Tom, Tim, and Tammie,
I am blessed that I was a part of your family. I will always remember the good times we had together. Playing cards, square dancing, just visiting. I will cherish everything. R.I.P Tom. I loved you like my own. God Bless you and your family<3

Debbie Murphy

October 13, 2013

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