Robert N. Lawson, 90, of Shickshinny passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Linden, N.J., on Dec. 24, 1930, he was the youngest of 16 children born to Albert and Lorena (Smith) Lawson. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy for six years. He worked as a truck driver for WakeFern (Shop-Rite) for many years before he retired and moved to Pennsylvania in 1994. He continued to follow his favorite sports team, the New York Yankees. He also enjoyed golf and hunting with his family, as well as his trips to the casino. Robert always enjoyed the simple things in life. Ninety years was just not enough. He will be missed by many. Surviving Robert is his loving wife of 67 years, Lorraine (Bobbin) Lawson. He is also survived by son, Joseph Lawson, of Berwick; daughter, Debra (Lawson) Warner and husband, John, of Kenilworth, N.J.; grandchildren: Nichole, Tony, Steven and Josh; great-grandchildren: Mason, Chase, Abby, Nolan, Manning, Paige and Olivia; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Robert's services are private. The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home Inc. is honored to serve the Lawson family. Online messages of comfort and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
Robert N. Lawson, 90, of Shickshinny passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Linden, N.J., on Dec. 24, 1930, he was the youngest of 16 children born to Albert and Lorena (Smith) Lawson. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy for six years. He worked as a truck driver for WakeFern (Shop-Rite) for many years before he retired and moved to Pennsylvania in 1994. He continued to follow his favorite sports team, the New York Yankees. He also enjoyed golf and hunting with his family, as well as his trips to the casino. Robert always enjoyed the simple things in life. Ninety years was just not enough. He will be missed by many. Surviving Robert is his loving wife of 67 years, Lorraine (Bobbin) Lawson. He is also survived by son, Joseph Lawson, of Berwick; daughter, Debra (Lawson) Warner and husband, John, of Kenilworth, N.J.; grandchildren: Nichole, Tony, Steven and Josh; great-grandchildren: Mason, Chase, Abby, Nolan, Manning, Paige and Olivia; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Robert's services are private. The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home Inc. is honored to serve the Lawson family. Online messages of comfort and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
Family Members
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Elsie Lorena Lawson Balding
1905–1988
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Florence Margaret Lawson
1907–1922
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Henry Herbert "Shyke" Lawson
1912–1981
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Francis Clarence Lawson
1914–1916
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Margaret Edwina "Mickey" Lawson Moulton
1914–1985
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Donald C "Don" Lawson Sr
1916–2008
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George Everett Lawson
1923–2001
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PVT Clifford Manning "Tippy" Lawson
1925–1943
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Grace Lawson Hickman
1926–2015
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