Eleanor Jane Robinson
OBITUARY
Eleanor Jane Robinson passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 94. Eleanor was born on September 11, 1930, in Eglon, West Virginia to Carrie Sophia (Fike) Judy and Ray Cecil Judy. Eleanor grew up in Eglon, West Virginia, where her father owned the town’s general store and a small farm. In 1950, while working with Brethren Volunteer Services, Eleanor met her future husband, Rev. Dr. Donald L. Robinson, another dedicated volunteer from Johnstown, PA. They were married on June 7, 1952. Together, they raised three children, John, Jane and Jim.
Eleanor earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia. She taught school in Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania. She taught 1st grade at the Amanda Stout Elementary School in Reading, PA for 25 years, retiring in June of 1993. Eleanor was very active in the lives of her children, volunteering on the Wilson School District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother. With her family, she designed & built the Robin Hill Campground in Lenhartsville, PA.
Eleanor was the consummate Minister’s Wife at the Wyomissing Church of the Brethren, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the Church Choir, directed the Children’s Choir, taught Vacation Bible School and played an integral part in her husband’s role as Minister of the Church for over 30 years. The Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association recently gave Eleanor an award for more than 50 years of service. She was a long-time member of the Church’s Coffee, Crafts and Chatter (CCC) social group. She was a fabulous cook and loved to host Church dinners and parties. Her Christmas cookie extravaganza was legendary. Throughout her life, Eleanor has lovingly enriched the lives of everyone who knew her
Eleanor and her husband Don shared a love for travel and adventure, working part-time for 25 years as group travel agents for Singer Travel. They took groups of people on journeys around the world, visiting all 50 states and 106 different countries and creating memories that would last a lifetime.
Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Dr. Donald L. Robinson, with whom she shared 71 years of marriage. Eleanor is survived by her children, John (Cathy) in Wyomissing, PA, Jane (Bruce) in Harrisonburg, VA, Jim (Rachel) in Portland Oregon and her cherished grandchildren, Kristin, Emily, Jason, Rosemary, Joshua, Tim, Megan and Ben. She was blessed with eleven wonderful great-grandchildren: Rylee, Adelia, Jameson, Silas, Keegan, Caverly, Jasper, Ramona, Saylor, Mira and Aiden.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Wyomissing Church of the Brethren on Saturday May 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Wyomissing Church of the Brethren, 2200 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610.