SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.- Ernest D. “Ernie” Robinson, 81, of
Shinglehouse, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018, in Cole Memorial
Hospital, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on October 30, 1936 in Portville, N.Y., he was a son of
Dean E. and Ruth Brant Robinson.
Ernie was a graduate of Portville Central School, Class of
1956 and studied welding at New York City College of Technology, graduating in
1958. He was employed as a welder for 42
years at Dresser-Rand Industries in Olean, retiring in 2000.
In his early years he raced stock cars and helped his son
with go-cart racing. He loved to hunt and fish.
His greatest love was his family.
Surviving are four children, Michael J. (Theresa) Robinson
and Daniel L. (Kim) Robinson, both of Shinglehouse, Dawn (Rick) Robinson of
Roanoke, Virginia, and Tina L. (Gino) Cobin of Wellsville, N.Y.; seventeen
grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack (Joyce) Robinson
of Bolivar, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ernie was predeceased by a
grandson, Timothy Winans; and a brother.
Friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, February 27,
2018, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street,
Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm in the funeral home
with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will
be in West Genesee Cemetery, Obi, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.
Ernie’s family is being served by Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Ernie,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
