William E. Robson, 89, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2019 in his home. He was born June 26, 1930 in Donora, the son of Joseph and Margaret Beaumaster Robson.
Bill was a 1948 graduate of Donora High School and earned a bachelor of arts degree in music education from Carnegie Tech. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monongahela, where he was a former trustee and choir member. Bill was a Korean War veteran, having served in the US Navy and played in the Navy Band. He was a music teacher and band director for twenty eight years for the Ringgold school district. For thirty five years, he played the trumpet in the Twin Coaches Orchestra. His memberships include, the Tri-County Lodge #252 F&AM and the Arroas Haymakers Association #258 1/2 in New Eagle.
He is survived by his daughter, Twila Ramsden and husband Fred of Carroll Township; two sons, Roderick Ellsworth and wife Patty of Greenville, South Carolina, Thomas Ellsworth of Monongahela; three grandchildren, Chad Ramsden and wife Ginny, Cassandra and Hanah Ellsworth; great grandson, Tyler Miller; sister, Peggy Jenkins of Erie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Swoger Robson who died March 3, 2002.
Friends will be received on Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 5-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Mark Schollaert officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 430 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.
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