Robbie Novel Obituary
Robbie Mitchell Novel, 61, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 17, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1964 in Erie, a son of the late Robert and Rita "Sue" (Vieira) Novel.
Robbie was a school bus driver for First Student in Millcreek. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing with his cousins.
He is survived by his three sisters, Sharon King (David); Karie Sitter, and Tammy Narducci (Anthony); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends are invited to call on Friday at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 7:00 p.m. Inurnment will be private in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of the Funeral Home.
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