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Patricia Kay Robinson, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 85, in Lancaster, Ohio. Born on August 27, 1940, in the charming town of Marietta, Ohio to her late parents, Chester and Clara (Waterman) Cochran. Pat led a life rich with love, laughter, and enduring friendships.
Pat was a beloved member of her community, known for her warm spirit and kindness. Her legacy will be remembered by those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is survived in life by her daughters, Laura McKnight and Linda McKnight; her step-children, Carolyn (Rick) Hoskinson, Sharon Vaughn, John (Mary) Robinson and Jeff Robinson; her sister, Rosaline Jean Prunty; her friend, Barbara Bail; her grandchildren, Jason Howard, Richard Howard, Patrick Howard and Dorthy Nichole McKnight; her great-grandchildren, Joshua McKnight, Alexander McKnight, Brayden McKnight, Daniel Howard, Meranda Howard, Richard Watson, Alexander Howard, PFC Kevin Howard, Chase Howard, Patricia Howard, Grace Howard, Jami Howard, Skylar Howard, Steven Jr. Howard, Mikaela Howard, Jesse Howard, Gage Howard and Blaine Howard.
In addition to her parents, Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Robinson; her daughter, Lois Jean McKnight, her grandson, Nathan Brown and her step-sons, Gary Robinson and Davis Robinson.
A memorial service to celebrate Pat's life will be held at Goebel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located at 36 North Buckeye St, Crooksville, Ohio, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM., with burial to follow in Iliff Cemetery.
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