Sam Robinson, 75, of Squirrel Hill, died on June 14th, 2025, after several years of health issues. He grew up in Beaver, near the railroad tracks and had some harrowing, fun-filled experiences there as a kid. He will always be remembered as a hard worker and as being intelligent and willing to share his knowledge with anyone who cared to listen. His love of railroads and steelmaking was evident to those around him. He graduated from Grove City College and joined the Army in 1971. After his stint of service, where he made good friends, he worked for the Union Railroad and various transportation industries until he retired. He then volunteered at the Great Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh, and the Greenville Railroad Park. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diana Todd Robinson, his daughter, Katie (Josh) and his grandchildren, Nora, Gwen, Jo and Sam; as well as his son, Dan. Sam rose to the occasion to care for Dan because of Dan’s special needs,.
Sam’s wishes for cremation will be honored. Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Sunday, June 22nd from 1 P.M. until 5 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 340 Third Street, Beaver. Inurnment will take place in Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sam’s honor may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, give.pittsburghfoodbank.org, or the Greenville Railroad Park, 314 Main Street, Greenville, PA 16125.