Robert D. Rathbun Obituary
The passing of Robert D. Rathbun of Canton, Pennsylvania leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 16, 2026 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert D. Rathbun to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alva "Dean" Rathbun and Doris Rathbun (Morgan); his grandparents, William, Belle Morgan and Eva Rathbun; his brother Leon Rathbun; his brothers-in-law, Larry Knuutila and William "Bill" Beck; and his nephew Nate Case.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Rathbun; his sons, Scott Rathbun (Melissa) of Canton and Kevin Rathbun (Lindsay) of Boiling Springs, PA; his grandchildren, Katie, Trent, Garren, Liam, Tripp and Wylan; his siblings, Joyce Knuutila of Gastonia, NC, Marilyn Smiley (Dean) of Granville Summit and Ralph Rathbun (Donna) of Granville Summit; and his sisters-in-law, Dawn Rathbun of Troy and Phyllis Beck of Canton. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in Mr. Robert Rathbun's name may be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation at http://www.michaeljfox.org.
