Robbie Hart Bannan
After spending a beautiful Christmas day with her family, Robbie Hart Bannan, 66, of Chardon, was called home. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by love, following a valiant 34-year battle against cancer.
Robbie was born in Durham, N.C., in 1958 to adoring parents Dwight and Billie Hart. The family moved to Columbus, where Robbie grew up in a household full of love and laughter. She had many fond memories of summer trips to the beach, family parties and adventures with her older brother, Dee.
She graduated in 1976 from Worthington High School, where she met her lifelong friends Kristi, Diane, Leanne, Dean and Brooke, all of whom she considered a second family.
In 1978, while earning her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Ohio University, she met the love of her life, John Bannan. After Robbie graduated and began work as a paralegal, the couple married in 1985.
Excited to start a family, Robbie and John had two children, Molly and Ryan, who quickly became the center of Robbie’s world. Her kid’s friends fondly referred to her as “Saint Robbie” due to her selfless nature and her all-encompassing love for those lucky enough to be in her life.
Robbie retired last year from Dinsmore and Shohl after a long career working as a paralegal. She enjoyed many years with her work “family,” who graciously supported her battle until the end. Robbie will always be remembered for her selfless, supportive and loving soul. She lived by her own creed that, “If you think about doing something nice for someone else, actually do it. Walk the walk.”
Robbie spent exponentially more time doing for others than doing for herself and her memory will undoubtedly live on in the countless lives that she touched. Her empathetic heart knew no bounds, and her generosity for those big and small was contagious and something we should all strive to emulate.
Robbie was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight and Billie Hart; and brother, Dwight Hart Jr.
She is survived by her husband, John Bannan; daughter, Molly Bannan; son, Ryan Bannan; nephew, Sean Bannan; niece, Erin Bannan; and her aunts, uncles and cousins from North Carolina.
A visitation for friends and family will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, from 3-5 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. A memorial service will begin at 5 p.m.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
