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John Robinson Obituary

SHAVERTOWN — John M. Robinson III, of Shavertown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Susquehanna County.

John was born Sept. 8, 1976, in Dallas, to Anne G. Robinson, of Kingston, and the late John M. Robinson Jr., of Spring Mills, Pa.

He was a 1994 graduate of Dallas Area High School and attended Penn State University. He was employed as a supervisor for Consolidated Wellsite Services Inc., of Meshoppen, Pa.

In addition to his father, John was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harry G. Gallagher, M.D.

Surviving, besides his mother, are his children, Chase Michael and Amelia Reese Robinson; sister, Leigh R. Anthony and her husband, Robert, and their children, Rowan and Sadie Anthony; sisters, Marci Robinson, Amy Robinson, Jane Brey and Marjorie Foltzer; and by his former wife, Jennifer Reese Robinson. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Harry G. Gallagher; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A blessing service will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Andrew Kurovsky, of St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Kingston, at the Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc., 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 1:45 to 4 p.m. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to the Back Mountain Food Pantry, 40 Knob Hill Road, Dallas, PA 18612.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Leader from May 5 to May 6, 2017.

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Nicholas R. Perrella

September 24, 2025

Good looking young man. John´s mother was a very special woman.

J mattey

April 2, 2025

2025. My wife and I share stories of you often. Miss you brother.

J Mattey

April 2, 2025

2025. My wife and I share stories of you often. Miss you brother.

Jason mattey

October 29, 2023

John was the best dude I ever met in my life. I think of him often. He helped me many times in life and will never be forgotten. Never. Miss ya brother.

Aaron Blanton

May 9, 2017

You were a great friend and you will always be missed

May 8, 2017

Dear Anne, A friend just told me about this. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you and yours, Eileen Gallagher

Laura Piazza

May 8, 2017

Rest in peace John

Jamie MacDonald

May 7, 2017

Our prayers are with your family.

Phyllis Walski

May 7, 2017

Anne, So sorry for your loss of your son. You will be in our prayers.

Marlene` Lukacinsky

May 7, 2017

'Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o'er wrought heart and bids it break.' From Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Tears are words the heart can't express. - Author Unknown
Jennifer, Chase, Amelia & Family, please accept my deepest sympathy over your great loss.

Amy Maseychik

May 6, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Laura Piazza

May 6, 2017

Anne I am so sorry to hear the lose of you precious son thought and prayers for you and your family made he rest in peace with our Lord Jesus .

John Sgarlat

May 6, 2017

Anne:
You are in my thoughts and prayers...

May 6, 2017

Anne, thinking about you and your family at this time.

Millie Cooney

May 6, 2017

Anne, So sorry for your loss of your son.My deepest condolesants for you and your family.
Millie Cooney

Dale Swan Jr.

May 6, 2017

Oh my gosh, John. This is so horrible. You were one of the most entertaining people that I had ever met in my entire life. Your passing has shocked to my very core and upset me almost beyond words. Deepest sympathies to the Robinson family. I can not imagine what you are all dealing with. Rest in peace, John. Love you, brother.

Kathy Bailey

May 6, 2017

What a tragedy for your family, Anne. You are all in my prayers.

May 6, 2017

Anne and family so sorry for your loss. Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you today and the days going forward. Bernie and Joe Bradley

Fr. Andy

May 6, 2017

Heartbreaking! Know that he is one with God and at peace. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mary Jesso/Sims

May 6, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. John will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rachel Harding

May 6, 2017

Dear Anne and family.. My deepest condolences go out to all of you. Sending you all my best during this very difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Denise Garinger Wilber

May 6, 2017

Anne, I'm so sorry to learn of the loss of your son. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers, that the memories you shared with John will soon help to ease your heartache and pain.

May 6, 2017

Dear Anne I am so sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Barbara and Allan Roberts

May 6, 2017

Dear Anne and family. Words cannot express the deep, heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Holding you in our hearts and prayers.

Elaine Kuehn

May 6, 2017

Anne I am so sorry to hear this, breaks my heart when we lose a good person way too young.

Brian Gallagher

May 6, 2017

This is a tragic loss. John will be remembered, especially through his beautiful children, his legacy.

Gloria Spencer

May 6, 2017

To Anne and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy but know you have family and friends that care and are there for you. Prayers for all of you during this difficult time.

Amy Smith Lomerson

May 5, 2017

I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. He had a great sense of humor, and he always made me laugh when we were in school together at Dallas. My condolences to his family.

May 5, 2017

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

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