John Robinson

John Robinson obituary, Orrville, OH

John Robinson

John Robinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Auble Funeral Home - Orrville on May 6, 2025.

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John Robinson, age 72, of Cortland, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Cortland Healthcare Center following a seven month battle with cancer
John was born on July 16, 1952, in Orrville, Ohio, to Clare and Rita (Reber) Robinson. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1970, and was a 1974 alumni of Ashland University, with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. He married his first wife, Rebecca (Evans) Robinson on June 15, 1974. Rebecca passed away on November 25, 1991. Many years later, he found love again, and married Linda (Petersen Stanar) Robinson on July 5, 2008.
John spent his life providing for his family, first as a band and choir director, and later as a quality control manager. In his golden years, he dedicated his life to his love of music by reinstating and directing the Orrville Community Band from 1997 - 2024. He also played and guest directed in various other community bands, including the Ashland Area Community Concert Band, Cortland Community Band, and Canal Fulton Community Band. He ran an eBay store, where he sold refurbished musical instruments all over the world. He loved music, complaining about Cleveland sports teams, bad "dad jokes", and most of all spending time with his family. He was known affectionately by many as "Papa John."
John leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Linda Robinson, and his children, Christen (Greg) Benua of Westerville, and Michael (Elizabeth) Robinson of Orrville; five grandchildren; Sarah, Alex, Ethan, Evan, and Gabe; brothers Terry Robinson of Westerville and Richard (Loretta Rexroad) Robinson of Orrville. He is also survived by Linda's children; Amy (Scott) Thompson of Walnut Creek, CA, Kelli (Matt) Penn of Cortland, Heather (Bill) Koscelnik of Conroe, TX, Beth of Holly Springs, NC; six grandchildren, Matthew, Avery, Allie, Kellyn, Landon, and Claire; two great grandchildren Paisley, and Bryce.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Rebecca, both parents, and sister-in-law, Judy.
Friends may call on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1556 Rex Drive, Orrville, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mark Barrios officiating. Burial will take place at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Orrville Area Community Band, P.O. Box 42, Smithville, OH 44677.

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Stan Kauffman

June 10, 2025

Living to of state, I didn't hear of John's passing until recently. I got to see him again 2 years ago at an Orrville community band practice. I'll remember good times jamming and ad-libbing music in the band room with John and others on pass from study halls. Great times. My condolences to the family. John will be missed.

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