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Robert Ashton Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Robert and Dorothy Llewellyn Ashton.
Robert was educated in Wilkes-Barre schools.
He also was employed as a roofer by Victory Home Improvement, Wyoming.
He was a member of the Leisure Tavern, Wilkes-Barre.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, the former Margaret (Peggy) Tomko; his two daughters, Vickie Lee and Jessica; his five sons, Robert, Paul, Jeff, Brian and Eric; his two step-daughters, Kristi and Jaimie; his four brothers, Bill, Gary, Danny and Scott; his four sisters, Bonnie, Debbie, Cathy and Cheryl; his 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
A funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Monday from Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Online condolences for Robert's family may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Ashton
Lesa Griffiths (previous Ashton)
December 31, 2010
Sorry for your loss, Bobbie was a great guy and a great brother in law when I was with his brother Ricky. My condolences go out to his whole family.
MaryAnn Chapman-Elko
December 28, 2010
MY DEAR PEG:
IM SOO SORRY THAT ASH IS GONE FROM THIS LIFE. I WILL ALL MISS HIM ALWAYS AND REMEMBER HIM FOREVER, BUT HE IS SOO HAPPY AND FREE NOW. I AM SO GLAD FOR HIM. PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU WILL REUNITE WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT BUT UNTIL THEN, HE HAS MY CRITTER AND SO MANY FRIENDS TO KEEP HIM COMPANY. ITS SO MUCH BETTER ON THE OTHER SIDE PEG. HE IS CERTAINLY MUCH BETTER OFF THAN WE ARE.
JUST AS HE HAS SO MANY FRIENDS OVER THERE TO KEEP HIM COMPANY, YOU ALSO HAVE MANY FRIENDS HERE TO KEEP YOU COMPANY ALSO.
GREIF IS AN HUMAN EMOTION. WE ARE SELFISH AND THAT IS TO BE EXPECTED. WE DONT WANT TO PART WITH SOMEONE WE LOVE BUT KNOWING THAT THEY ARE HAPPY THERE IS LIKE THE MEDICINE WE NEED TO GET THROUGH OUR GREIF.
YOU ARE SO VERY SPECIAL TO ME AND
I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
MARYANN
December 27, 2010
Peggy, I wished we could of been there for you tonight. We are thinking of you and your family!
Pastor and Mrs. Wayne Nichol
December 27, 2010
We were very greatful for the time we had to spend with both of you. It is comforting to know that he is no longer suffering. We loved Bob and will miss him very much. We will not say good-bye; but "see you later Bob"
December 27, 2010
1 thing about Bob ....he was always a good friend .....no matter how long inbetween seeing him he was happy to see ya .....had some great years in the 70's.Our condolences to his entire family.The Smith Family
Pastor & Mrs. Wayne Nichol
December 27, 2010
We were so greatful to have the oppurtunity to spend time with both of you before Bob left us. We will always have the good memories in our hearts. Bob is at rest now. We will not say good-bye; but rather "see you again". We love and miss you Bob.
jane wilkie
December 27, 2010
i am sooo sorry to hear about bobby if there is anything you need please call love you all jane wilkie
Barry +Mary Hannon
December 27, 2010
We are so sorry for your lose. Iam sorry I never did teach Bob how to carve some of the beatiful pictures he would draw.Our prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Dierolf
December 26, 2010
I had to add my funniest memory, sending Bobby a Christmas card with a fake winning lotto ticket many years ago. lol. That year I also got a card from him of one of his drawings, it was great work. He was a great uncle and godfather.
nancy jones
December 26, 2010
may you rest in peace and will be sending my prayers for your family
JOE AND JAMIE GROCHOWSKI
December 26, 2010
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Michele Davis
December 26, 2010
Peggy and Family sorry for your loss Bob was a great guy He will be missed
Lee Ann Mays
December 26, 2010
One of my best memories would have to be all the drawings Bob would do, he was great and he will be missed by all of us here
December 26, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. While I did not know Bobby personally, I know he was a fighter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Valenti and Fanily
Anna McCarthy
December 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Harry and Anna McCarthy
Danny Hargrave
December 26, 2010
Rest in peace my friend.
Lisa Dierolf
December 26, 2010
Rest in peace uncle Bob, Now the suffering is over. Everytime the baby goes to burger king we will think of her stealing her great uncles fries, the girls will all miss you too.
December 26, 2010
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
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