William Elroy Robbins

William Elroy Robbins, 77, of 682 Hickory Street, Meadville died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at the Meadville Medical Center.

He was born in Braddock, PA July 4, 1929 a son of William H. and Lucille McElroy Robbins.  He married Betty J. Dornhoffer September 2, 1950 and she survives.

He attended schools in North Huntingdon, PA (Irwin) and was a 1947 graduate of Meadville High School.  He attended Allegheny College.  He was a member and Trustee of Stone United Methodist Church and was previously a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, where he served as a Deacon, Trustee and Property Manager for many years.

He retired from Seco/Warwick, formerly known as Sunbeam Equipment and Westinghouse Electric, after 42 years at the industrial furnace facility.  He had been a member of IBEW local1585 and served as Recording Secretary for 20 years.  He was also a long time chairman of the Seco Alumni Retirees luncheon group.

He enjoyed traveling to Florida every year with his wife Betty and could always be found helping out around the church doing whatever needed done.  He will be missed by friends and family alike.

Survivors, include his wife Betty of 55 years; three sons, William P. Robbins of Milford, DE, Dale E. Robbins and his wife Nancy of Meadville and David A. Robbins and his wife Terri of Duncansville, PA; six grandchildren, Jaime, William (Scott), Julie, Matthew, Shawn and Sarah; five great grandchildren and a sister, Jane Cribbs of Warren, OH.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville.

The funeral service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Aaron Kerr, Pastor of Stone United Methodist Church and the Rev. William L. Brown, officiating.

Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335.