May 27, 2022

It’s now been 10 years since Ted’s passing and I really miss him.  I considered Ted to be one of my closest friends. We played on sports teams at Edward Hand and McCaskey and spent six years commuting from Lancaster to Harrisburg while we both worked at PA DCA.  One of my fondest memories is traveling to Boston with Jim Lombardo to watch Ted run in his first Boston Marathon.  He didn’t know we were coming, we surprised him along the route and he cried when he got into the car during our commute to Harrisburg.
One of the truly great human beings…Ted Robinson.
Jim Shultz
 

I am very sadden by Theo’s sudden passing. He left behind a significant impression in the lives of many. I am very grateful for the advice that I received from Theo. He will be missed, especially by me.

I am really going to miss our lunches at Las Costena. Even though we wish you were here, I know you are in a better place. Rest in peace my friend.

Rodney Horton

My deepest sympathies.  Ted and I worked together for many years first at the City then at the state and we also commuted together to Harrisburg.  We grew to be great friends and I will miss him.  We had a lot of fond memories and both shared growing up in the 7th ward of which we talked a lot.  I will always cherish my friendship with him and I pray for all his family.

Jim Lombardo

Therese, and Family,

So sorry to hear the lost of your brother, I remember you both from the Carver Court Gang, my prayer go out to his children and grandchildren, rest in Peace Teddy.

Valerie E Hunt ( Carver Court family)

Teddy I was looking forward to seeing you as an old old man with that lovely smile~ Always a joy to see you unexpectedly when I came to Lancaster. I was part of the McCaskey HS contingent ~ We will miss you Teddy~

Sending all Best Wishes to the family~
Fran Williams Dunlap, Seattle, WA

I knew him as Ted, although I know people who called him Theo. I worked with Ted at DCA and later DCED for many years. He was a wonderful, kind man. We tag teamed at many meetings together. One of my favorite memories is when we met in Towanda at the (then) Williamston Inn for lunch prior to our meeting. They made a wonderful pumpkin bread. It was a fall day and when we walked in, the whole place smelled of pumpkin bread. Ted had to buy some to take home. When he went to put it in his car, I laughed, because he had already stopped at a few places and had a bunch of pies and jams in his car. He talked about that pumpkin bread everytime we met. I last saw him at a planning conference in Lancaster a few years ago and it was good to get a hug from my buddy Ted. He will be missed.

To Lynn Robinson and Family
Our sincere sympathy is for you and your family at this time. God Bless You and your family during this time. We are praying for you all.
From the Williams Family
Jo Lynn (Cissy)
JoAnna
Jennifer
Charmaine
Charles Jr.

Becky and Matt (and Mike and Dennis),
From everything I have heard about Ted, he was truly an amazing, unique and wonderful person with a big heart which he gave fully to his friends and family. As I hear stories of Ted, I realize we could all learn from his example on being loving and generous and making the world better. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Katherine DyReyes

Sorry to hear of Ted’s passing.  My condolences to the family.  We had many good times in high school and after.

John Palmer
Oak Leaf Manor

I had the pleasure of knowing Ted for many years at the Dept. of Community Affairs. He was a true gentleman and was respected by all who knew him. I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Anne Ellis Poulin, PA DCED Small Business First Division

we give our condolences to the family during this difficult time. He was a kind and generous man and he will be missed by many

The Whalen Family

We were only neighbors across King Street, but we felt we had known him forever. His presence on the block and his little black VW parked nearby gave one a sense of peace that everything was OK on E. King Street. He will be missed in ways too numerous to count, but his homegoing made Heaven a little bit more special than it was before. We look forward to that time when we will see him again. Our love to you dear Ted.
the Rev Robert and Judie Bistline

the Rev. Robert and Judie Bistline

I was sorry to hear about the death of Ted. A Lancaster friend sent me the news. We were running partners in the early to mid 80’s in the County Park. Bless you the family, as you adjust to life without him

To the Robinson Family –

I was acquainted with Ted at both Edward Hand Junior High School and John Piersol McCaskey High School, class of 1963.  I was sorry to hear of his death, about which I was informed by fellow classmate Bill Essick. Please accept my deepest condolences and best wishes for the whole family.

Sincerely,
David E. Dax
20 Hook Lane
Lexington, VA 24450

My thoughts and prayers are with you on the lost of your dear Ted. He was a close colleague when we both worked in State government in the mid 70s.

My condolences to all of Theo’s family and friends.  Theo and I have been great friends over the past several years.  I worked with him as he was our Consultant for our Planning Commission and for overall Borough business.  We worked closely on our Borough’s Comprehensive Plan and Revitalization Plan.  Theo gave so much of himself in helping out our Borough of South Coatesville.  He always went above and beyond in helping us and made a difference for our community.  He will be sadly missed.

Councilwoman Terry Bruno, Borough of South Coatesville.

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ted for many years at the Dept. of Community Affairs. He was a true gentleman and was respected by all who knew him. I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

–Dennis Darling

THERESA & FAMILY

WANT TO SAY THAT I AM SADDENED OF THE DEATH OF YOUR LOVED ONE. I AM PRAYING THAT ALMIGHTY GOD WILL GIVE EACH OF YOU THE STRENGTH TO ENDURE THE GRIEF THAT EACH OF US HAVE TO GO THROUGH WHEN WE EXPERIENCE A LOVED ONE’S DEATH. GRIEVING TAKES TIME, AND SUPPORT FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN PRAYER.

GOD’S BLESSINGS,
SAM PERRY-CROSS (BRIGHTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY)

Going to miss seeing you at the Co. Park old friend…hope they have some where to run in heaven…RIP old buddy..J.C.

Dear Theresa and Family,

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you as you cope with this terrible loss. He was truly a gifted artist and community advocate.

Your Friend,
Elizabeth Ford

I knew Ted from my days with DCA, where he also worked. Although we only knew each other from chatting in the hall, he was a kind, intelligent, thoughtful person whom I admired as a colleague. I am sorry to hear of his passing – it is a loss to all of us as he made the world a better place to live.

Greg Gove

I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Theo, better known to me as "Ted." We’ve been friends and colleagues for many years and I will truly miss him. I feel blessed to have known him as he had a great sense of humor and was a very talented and caring person. In the planning world, he always had good advice to offer communities in an effort to make them a better place to live, work, and play. I know he’ll be watching over all of us from above with his very special smile.

May God be with the family as they deal with this difficult time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep Smiling Friend….

Pam Shellenberger

Dear Cousins, we must make sure that Teddy’s light and love continues to grace this earth through us. I will miss talking to him and reading his inspirational messages each Thanksgiving, but I am comforted knowing he is just a thought away. May God and our ancestors be pleased with him. Ashe, Theo, Ashe!

Want to send prayers as I learn of Teddy’s passing. I knew Ted in high school, and we were good friends. I live in Eugene, Oregon, now, and last saw Ted about ten years ago. I know his life has been productive and he touched many lives positively. I will miss him. Thinking of Ted’s family and want to send prayers and blessings as you prepare to send him home.

Sydney Shenk Kissinger and family

Matt  & Mike

Sorry for you loss, God bless …,

Alex Cruz

Very saddened to hear of Theo’s untimely passing.  He was (and is) one of the kindest persons you will ever meet, never had an unkind word to say about anyone, an excellent public servant who helped all.  His kindness and professionalism were only exceeded by his integrity as a man.  It was only recently that we also discovered Theo’s other exceptional talent in his artwork. If the world had more like him, we’d be a much better place.  Proud to be able to call Theo a friend.

Kelly & Rebecca Murphy
Columbia Borough

Matt Michael, Lynn and Theresa
I got to know your Theo when we were both working for the boroughs association in Harrisburg.  He was a wonderful man and we had a good time in each other’s company, talking politics, art and literature.  We often went out for lunch together or for a lunchtime walk around Italian Lake.  I can’t be there with you for the services, but I will be thinking of you.  The little painted rock that Theo gave me will always be treasured, as will the miniature VW Beetle he gave me in honor of my blue beetle, and his black one. 
Christine Dixon

Teds dream was to have a showing of his art and to sell some pieces.That dream was realized last May.It was a wonderful show.

Susan Hastings

My condolences  to the Robinson family in behalf of Mitchell Washington Sr., the Washington and Brown Families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!

Mitchell (Bro.) Washington

we give our condolences to the family during this difficult time. He was a kind and generouse man and he will be missed by many

The Whalen Family

I am deeply saddened to hear of Ted’s passing.  I worked with Ted for many years at the State DCA and later DCED.  He was a wonderful, thoughtful and kind person who truly cared about the communities that he was trying to help.  He will truly be missed.

Ellen Kight, Pittsburgh, PA

I’m so very saddened over losing my friend. Sending my thoughts and prayers for his family @ this difficult time ~
"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil." ~John Taylor~
Cindi Musselman