Robin R. Basilius

Robin R. Basilius obituary

Robin R. Basilius

Robin Basilius Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ansberg-West Funeral Directors on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Robin R. Basilius passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, OH. She was born in Ravenswood, WV to Thomas and Clara (Williams) McClain on March 19, 1960. She was a cosmetologist, sold Mary Kay, loved racing cars with her sons when they were younger and spending time with her grandchildren. Robin was outgoing, liked to cook and loved animals. She raised her two granddaughters for the past 13 years, and they loved her as their mother.

She is survived by her sons, Leon Basilius Jr., and Christopher; grandchildren, Nala Basilius, Faith Gukeisen and Jeffrey Basilius; sister, Samantha Rochford; and cousins, Mindy (Ralph) Miller and Sammy Chafin. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Leon Basilius, Sr.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave.

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