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Chester B. ‘Chet’ Robinson

CHAMBERSBURG -Chester B. “Chet” Robinson, 76, of Dry Run, died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2013, at Chambersburg Hospital.

Born March 24, 1937, in Neelyton, he was a son of the late John Stitt and Dora Goshorn Robinson.

He worked for most of his life as a truck driver. Chester was a member of Concord United Methodist Church where he served as superintendent. He was a member of James W. McCartney Post #232 American Legion and danced for many years at the Valley Barn Square Dance. Chet was an avid hunter and fisherman and was very involved with his family and their activities and events.

He is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Donna; two daughters, Deborah Ritchey and husband, Robert, of Honey Grove, and Cindy Robinson and fiance, Robert Crouse, of St. Thomas; a grandson, Darren Ritchey and wife, Cristal, of Biglerville; two great-granddaughters, Alyssa and Breanne Ritchey; and three siblings, Audrey Coons, of Fannettsburg, Theron Robinson, of Biglerville, and Maxine Horn, of Shippensburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ruby Ann Robinson, and two sisters, Althea O’Donnell and Gloria Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Concord United Methodist Church, with Pastor DeAnn Newhouse, the Elder Rev. James Fox and the Rev. Marlin “Butch” Neil officiating.

Interment will be held after the service at Upper Path Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Agett-Geisel Funeral Home, 18875 Main St., Dry Run, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Concord United Methodist Church, c/o Christine Campbell, 24279 Path Valley Road, Concord, PA 17217.

Condolences and memories may be shared on his book of memories page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.