Robert Lee Schlabaugh

CanfieldServices will be held --- Monday at Lane Funeral Homes Austintown Chapel for Robert Schlabaugh who passed away Friday in the early morning hours. Born August 28, 1928 in North Jackson OH, Robert was the son of Lewis and Erma (Hacker) Schlabaugh. Robert grew up in North Jackson and was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School. On December 10, 1949 he married his first wife of 36 years Elizabeth Ribble Schlabaugh who passed away December 15, 1985. On February 27, 1987 Robert married Sally Kelso Patton with whom he spent 24 wonderful years of marriage. He was a carpenter by trade and a long time member of Carpenters #171 with more than 55 years of service in the organization. He retired in 1990. He was also a Mason with more than 50 years of membership with Meander and Allen Lodges. He was a member of Tabernacle E. P. Church and currently attended 3:16 Church. He was a member of several church groups including Kings Kids, the mission committee, and the fellowship class. He also served as a past elder. Robert is survived by his wife Sally Schlabaugh. Seven children Susan (Michael) Dechaco of Peoria AZ, John (Ilene) Schlabaugh of Poland OH, Tom Schlabaugh of Tulsa OK, Larry (Julie) Schlabaugh of Cuyahoga Falls OH, Glenn Allan (Barbara) Patton of Norfolk VA, Mary Lynn Durick of Struthers, Susan (Rick Tkach) Patton of North Lima OH. He is also survived by two sisters Janet Close of Sebring OH, and Sandra (Pat) Keney of North Jackson OH. Robert also leaves 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Elizabeth Ribble Schlabaugh. Friends may call Sunday from 3pm-5pm and Monday from 1pm-2pm. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donation be made in Roberts name to either Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market St. Youngstown OH 44512 or Kids Alive 2507 Cumberland Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383.