Richard Lee Robinson1,2,3,4 
M, (3 January 1938 - 27 July 1991)
Richard Lee Robinson was born on 3 January 1938.4,5,1 He was the son of Charles Alexander Robinson and Hazel Kathyrn Kinley. Richard Lee Robinson was baptized, at age 3 months and 21 days, on Sunday, 24 April 1938 at Bethel United Presbyterian Church, Bottle Run, Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He married, at age 18, Lois Mae Sholder, age 20, daughter of James Lloyd Sholder and Grace Mildred Hafer, on Friday, 30 March 1956 at Bottle Run, Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Richard Lee Robinson died on 27 July 1991 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Mahoning Township, Montour County, Pennsylvania, at age 53 years, 6 months and 24 days.4,5,1 He was buried on 31 July 1991 in the Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, located in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend William E. Pipp.1,5
Richard Lee Robinson was Pipe Cutter. From a scrapbook of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages and obituaries; Memorial Service Cards; and personal notes; owner: Donna Edler Sayah, 1388 Carey Hill Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754; (570) 435-0890.
BETHEL WINS CHURCH TITLE
Anchor man Dick Robinson, carrying a 164 average, came through under pressure with a 607 series to lead Bethel Presbyterian to a 2,641 - 2,456 victory over St. John's Chapel and the championship of the Harvest Moon Church Bowling League.
Robinson, who threw games of 215 - 201 - 191, was backed by Bill Lechler's 553 as Bethel won big in the first and last games to overpower St. John's, which was led by Virgil Nicholas' 571.
Bethel took a 72-pin lead into the finale and applied the clincher with an 869 - 755 win. The winners' margin in the first game was 89 pins, 899 - 810, and St. John's took the middle game, 891 - 874.
St. John's Chapel
Nicholas...................184 215 172 - 571
W. Paulhamus...............138 154 132 - 424
Keller.....................187 135 127 - 449
H. Paulhamus...............126 164 154 - 444
Ulmer......................154 202 149 - 505
Handicap....................21 21 21 - 63
TOTAL......................810 891 755 - 2456
Bethel Presbyterian
Edler......................138 169 155 - 462
C. Robinson................198 152 169 - 519
D. Robinson................165 169 166 - 500
Lechler....................183 183 187 - 553
R. Robinson................215 201 191 - 607
TOTAL......................899 874 868 - 2641
From a file copy of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages, obituaries; Memorial service cards; and personal notes; owner: Kevin L. Sholder, 414 Blackstone Drive, Centerville, OH 45459; (937) 435-8240.
COUPLE OBSERVES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Linden - Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Robinson, of Linden RD 2, observed their 25th wedding anniversary March 30th.
They were married in Bethel United Presbyterian Church, Bottle Run, by the Rev. Daniel S. Robinson, an uncle of the bridegroom.
Mrs. Robinson is the former Lois M. Sholder. She is employed by Times Distribution Services, New York City. Mr. Robinson is employed by Pullman Power Products.
The couple are the parents of two children, Linda Mae and Brad Richard, both at home.
The Robinsons were honored at a dinner party at the church.
From a file copy of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages, obituaries; Memorial service cards; and personal notes; owner: Kevin L. Sholder, 414 Blackstone Drive, Centerville, OH 45459; (937) 435-8240.
RICHARD LEE ROBINSON
Richard Lee Robinson, 53, of Williamsport RD 5, died at 9:12 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 1991, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was admitted as a patient last Monday.
He and his wife, the former Lois M. Sholder, observed their 35th wedding anniversary on March 30th.
He retired from Pullman Power Products former Williamsport plant, where he was employed as a shop steward. He was a member and pension trustee of the former Local 810, Plumbers and Pipefitters. He was also a member of Union 520, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Harrisburg.
He was a 1955 graduate of Williamsport High School.
An avid bowler for many years, he rolled a 300 game this past spring.
He was formerly a member and elder of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church, where he served on the trustee board.
Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter Linda Mae Fink, of Williamsport RD 2; a son Brad R., of Muncy RD 6; three brothers, R. Clair, of South Williamsport; Dale W., of Linden; and Donald P., of Cogan Station; a sister, Mrs. Lois M. Levan, of Williamsport RD 2.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Quiggleville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. William E. Pipp, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Buchanan Cemetery, Old Lycoming Township. Friends may call at Sanders', 821 Diamond Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The family will provide the flowers.
He and Lois Mae Sholder were 3rd and 5th cousins as well as husband and wife. As of November 1965, Richard Lee Robinson and Lois Mae Sholder lived at Linden RD 1, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.6,7
Richard Lee Robinson was Pipe Cutter. From a scrapbook of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages and obituaries; Memorial Service Cards; and personal notes; owner: Donna Edler Sayah, 1388 Carey Hill Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754; (570) 435-0890.
BETHEL WINS CHURCH TITLE
Anchor man Dick Robinson, carrying a 164 average, came through under pressure with a 607 series to lead Bethel Presbyterian to a 2,641 - 2,456 victory over St. John's Chapel and the championship of the Harvest Moon Church Bowling League.
Robinson, who threw games of 215 - 201 - 191, was backed by Bill Lechler's 553 as Bethel won big in the first and last games to overpower St. John's, which was led by Virgil Nicholas' 571.
Bethel took a 72-pin lead into the finale and applied the clincher with an 869 - 755 win. The winners' margin in the first game was 89 pins, 899 - 810, and St. John's took the middle game, 891 - 874.
St. John's Chapel
Nicholas...................184 215 172 - 571
W. Paulhamus...............138 154 132 - 424
Keller.....................187 135 127 - 449
H. Paulhamus...............126 164 154 - 444
Ulmer......................154 202 149 - 505
Handicap....................21 21 21 - 63
TOTAL......................810 891 755 - 2456
Bethel Presbyterian
Edler......................138 169 155 - 462
C. Robinson................198 152 169 - 519
D. Robinson................165 169 166 - 500
Lechler....................183 183 187 - 553
R. Robinson................215 201 191 - 607
TOTAL......................899 874 868 - 2641
From a file copy of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages, obituaries; Memorial service cards; and personal notes; owner: Kevin L. Sholder, 414 Blackstone Drive, Centerville, OH 45459; (937) 435-8240.
COUPLE OBSERVES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Linden - Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Robinson, of Linden RD 2, observed their 25th wedding anniversary March 30th.
They were married in Bethel United Presbyterian Church, Bottle Run, by the Rev. Daniel S. Robinson, an uncle of the bridegroom.
Mrs. Robinson is the former Lois M. Sholder. She is employed by Times Distribution Services, New York City. Mr. Robinson is employed by Pullman Power Products.
The couple are the parents of two children, Linda Mae and Brad Richard, both at home.
The Robinsons were honored at a dinner party at the church.
From a file copy of: newspaper clippings containing births, marriages, obituaries; Memorial service cards; and personal notes; owner: Kevin L. Sholder, 414 Blackstone Drive, Centerville, OH 45459; (937) 435-8240.
RICHARD LEE ROBINSON
Richard Lee Robinson, 53, of Williamsport RD 5, died at 9:12 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 1991, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was admitted as a patient last Monday.
He and his wife, the former Lois M. Sholder, observed their 35th wedding anniversary on March 30th.
He retired from Pullman Power Products former Williamsport plant, where he was employed as a shop steward. He was a member and pension trustee of the former Local 810, Plumbers and Pipefitters. He was also a member of Union 520, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Harrisburg.
He was a 1955 graduate of Williamsport High School.
An avid bowler for many years, he rolled a 300 game this past spring.
He was formerly a member and elder of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church, where he served on the trustee board.
Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter Linda Mae Fink, of Williamsport RD 2; a son Brad R., of Muncy RD 6; three brothers, R. Clair, of South Williamsport; Dale W., of Linden; and Donald P., of Cogan Station; a sister, Mrs. Lois M. Levan, of Williamsport RD 2.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Quiggleville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. William E. Pipp, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Buchanan Cemetery, Old Lycoming Township. Friends may call at Sanders', 821 Diamond Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The family will provide the flowers.
He and Lois Mae Sholder were 3rd and 5th cousins as well as husband and wife. As of November 1965, Richard Lee Robinson and Lois Mae Sholder lived at Linden RD 1, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.6,7
Children of Richard Lee Robinson and Lois Mae Sholder
Last Edited=12 Apr 2020
Citations
- [S876] Memorial card from the funeral of Richard Lee Robinson at Buchanan Cemetery. Sanders Mortuary, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 31 July 1991. The original was given to the author, on 1 June 1999 by Donna [Edler] Sayah. The original card came from Donna's mother Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) and was a part of her collection of personal memorabilia that she had collected throughout her lifetime. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S883] Wedding invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Robinson for the marriage of Linda Mae Robinson and Thomas Eugene Fink, 12 August 1988, Saint John's United Methodist Church, 2101 Newberry Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The original was given to the author, on 1 June 1999 by Donna [Edler] Sayah. The original card came from Donna's mother Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) and was a part of her collection of personal memorabilia that she had collected throughout her lifetime. Kevin Leonard Sholder, 48 Esquire Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
- [S884] Wedding invitation from Mr. and Mrs. David E. Cramer for the marriage of Karen Marie Cramer and Brad Richard Robinson, 26 October 1991, Saint John's United Methodist Church, 2101 Newberry Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The original was given to the author, on 1 June 1999 by Donna [Edler] Sayah. The original card came from Donna's mother Johanna [Weiss] Edler (1915-1999) and was a part of her collection of personal memorabilia that she had collected throughout her lifetime. Kevin Leonard Sholder, 48 Esquire Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
- [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. RICHARD L ROBINSON, birth listed as 03 Jan 1938, died listed as 27 Jul 1991, issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence (not specified), last benefit (none specified). Accessed 27 Feb 2004.
- [S197] Richard Lee Robinson and Lois Mae (Sholder) Robinson tombstone, Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, 3240 Grimesville Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; photographed by Kevin Sholder, in March 2002. An upright memorial tombstone made of granite and in excellent shape. It states surname Robinson, then Richard Lee "Dick" 1938 - 1991 and Lois Mae nee Sholder 1935 - [no date].
- [S1298] Mrs. James Sholder obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, November 1965. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
- [S1300] James L. Sholder obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 1969. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.