Robinson

John L. "Jake" Robinson, 54, of New Brighton died unexpectedly Saturday at his home.

Born Sept. 18, 1952, in Roch-ester, he was a son of Marie Williamson Robinson of Vanport and the late Paul Richard Robinson.

He was a senior technician at MSA in Cranberry Township.

Over the past 30 years, he entertained in the tri-state area. currently with Big Jake & the Phat Cats. The other bands he performed in were Black Cat Otis, the Wind River Band, New Haven and his first band, The National Stew Band.

His unexpected death will be a great loss to the entertainment industry.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 28 years, Diana "Dee" Bennett Robinson; a daughter, Tessa Lea Robinson at home; a grandson, Zachary Jacob Robinson of New Brighton; and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Paula and John Kanapeski of Beaver and Dr. Kathryn "Kate" Robinson of Harrisburg.

He also is survived by his mother-in-law, Gert and her husband, Glenn Egley, of Kittanning; two brothers-in-laws and their wives, Randy and Sherri Bennett of Zelienople and Roger and Amy Bennett of Evans City; several nieces and their families; his precious puppy, Romeo, and many friends.

A son, Jason Lee Robinson, died Dec. 8, 2005; an brother, Paul Richard "Dick" Robinson, died in 1998, and a niece, Elizabeth Robinson, died in 2003.

<B>ROBINSON </B>— Friends of John L. "Jake" Robinson, who died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, will received from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the <B>J&J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME</B>, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton. Services will follow at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Cremation will take place after the service.Information also is available at www.jjsprattfh.com.