OBIT: Robin Lynne (Ferguson) BLACKBURN, 2008, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- BLACKBURN, Robin Lynne (Ferguson) 04/08/08 Daily American Robin Lynne (Ferguson) Blackburn, 46, Pleasantville, died unexpectedly, April 7, 2008, at her home. Born March 16, 1962, at Bedford County Hospital, daughter of Robert C. Sr. and C. Jean (Imler) Ferguson. Preceded in death by grandparents, Harry and Clara Imler and John Robert Ferguson; step grandfather, Harold Swindell; and father-in-law, J. Edward Blackburn. Survived by parents, Manns Choice; husband of 21 years, Robert Edward Blackburn; daughters, Kayla Ann and Samantha Nichol, both students at Slippery Rock University; and Aubrey, at home. Sister of Robert C. Jr., married to Melissa Gonsman, Manns Choice; Lori Ann, married to Greg Yoder, Friedens; and Travis, married to Shyrl Diggins, Manns Choice. Also survived by grandmother, Ida Swindell, Manns Choice; mother-in-law, Norma (Brightbill) Blackburn, Bedford; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A 1980 graduate of Bedford High School and also a graduate of the Pruontos Beauty School, Altoona. Member of the Alum Bank United Methodist Church, Pleasantville. Associated along with her husband with the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home. Raising her loving daughters and caring for their home was Robin's greatest concern. Viewing from 2 until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Alum Bank United Methodist Church, one street behind the Blackburn Funeral Home, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Charles Jack officiating. Interment, Pleasantville Cemetery. Flowers may be delivered directly to the church between 8 and 11 a.m. Thursday. Arrangements in charge of the Hoffman Funeral Homes.