Barbara Jane Robertson
Barbara Jane Robertson, age 91, of Russell Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her daughters and her faithful four-legged companions.
She was born on July 9, 1934, in Parkman Township, Ohio, the daughter of Bethal Beatrice (nee Hosmer) and Oscar Henry Irwin.
“Bobbie” graduated from Southington High School in 1952 and from Baldwin Wallace College in 1956. With her bachelor’s in education, she began teaching at West Geauga Elementary School, where she met first-year teacher, Douglas Robertson. She moved on to teaching at Newbury Elementary, where she retired from after 35 years of teaching.
In 1958, she married Doug and raised three daughters.
Bobbie was an avid horsewoman, loved gardening and was a talented artist and musician. She was a member of Community Church of Chesterland and sang in the church choir.
Bobbie volunteered at Geauga Hospital and Rescue Village, as well as giving her time and talents to her daughters’ 4-H group and their Girl Scout troop. The highlight of the summer was The Great Geauga County Fair, where she supported the girl’s showing ponies, marched in the Band-O-Rama and she baked pies for the Eastern Star Booth.
Her true passion was to rescue animals, which included horses, dogs, cats, ducks and one little Pygmy goat. This happened frequently, much to the dismay of Doug.
Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Doug; and her two sisters, Lora Armstrong and Jeanette Behun.
Survivors include her three daughters, Denise (Norman) Robertson-Deets, of Rochester, N.Y., Kimberly (Brenda Moore) Robertson, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Bobbi Jo (Jeffrey) Roshitsh, of Roanoke, Va.; three grandchildren, Kyle, Kaley and Norman; nine adoring nieces and nephews, and their children; and her beloved pets.
A private burial was held in Overlook Cemetery in Parkman Township, Ohio.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 3 p.m., at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, Ohio.
Private burial was held in Overlook Cemetery in Parkman Township, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Geauga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
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