Obituaries
August 27, 2025

FRANCIS “FRANK” ROBINSON

By From JT Staff Reports 

Francis “Frank” Robinson, 70 of Richwood, died a peaceful Holy Death at home, surrounded by his family, on August 20, 2025 after a short battle with stomach cancer.

He was devoted to his wife of 50 years, Lucy “Diane” (Scharf) Robinson, and was the proud father of daughters and sons-in-law: T...

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