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Joseph E. Robinson II  1965-2026

Joseph E. Robinson, II, 60, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.

Joseph E. Robinson II
Joseph E. Robinson II

He was born October 24, 1965 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Joseph and Rosita Martin Robinson, Sr. Joe is survived by his wife, Jennifer “Jenni’ Oyler Robinson.

Joe was a 1983 graduate of Gettysburg High School.

After high school he worked for the Gettysburg College, but for most of his career he was employed at UNFI a division of Giant Foods in Carlisle, PA as a sales analyst.

Joe was a life member of both Bendersville Fire Company and Barlow Fire Company serving as Past President at Bendersville and Deputy Chief at Barlow.

He enjoyed travel, particularly Ocean City, MD, the Tennessee Mountains and antiquing in Virginia. He was an avid Notre Dame Football fan and a Baltimore Orioles fan. He played baseball for many years and enjoyed bowling once rolling a 300 game and hunt. Above all he loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by a son Jared Robinson and his wife Allison of Littlestown, PA, a daughter, Jenna Robinson and her fiancé Isaac Smith of Gettysburg, PA, three grandchildren; Rhett Robinson, Everly Robinson, Ashton Jumper, and a sister, Melissa A. Hemler and her husband Chris of East Berlin, PA and Tim Slaybaugh, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two sisters; Sharon M. Slaybaugh and Lynne A. Robinson.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg, PA.

There will be a viewing at Monahan Funeral Home on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Interment will be at Bendersville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Saint Judes or the ACSPCA.

Online obituary and condolences available at the funeral home’s website.


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