Robin L. Owens – Belle Vernon
Obituaries
January 23, 2024

Robin L. Owens – Belle Vernon

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Robin L. Owens, 60, of Belle Vernon, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in her home. A daughter of the late Robert and Judy Swaney Mason, she was born in North Charleroi on April 15, 1963. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Robin was a member of First Christian Church of Belle Vernon. She was employed at Thermo Rock, the New Eagle plant, for over 18 years. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, as of Dec. 31, Bill Owens; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Kaitlin Owens of Belle Vernon; a daughter, Kera Owens and Pat Picinotti her significant other, of Monessen; a daughter, Meghan Bethem and Aaron Beck her significant other, of Cullowhee, N.C.; a brother, Robert (Tina) Mason of Newell; and three grandchildren, Beatrix Beck, R.J. Owens and Hazel Owens. Friends will be received from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A funeral service will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday with Pastor Sam Batton officiating.

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