Robin L. Espen

October 29, 1962 - January 13, 2023
Robin L. Espen

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Robin Lea (Kidd) Espen, 60, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born October 29, 1962 in Bowling Green, OH, a daughter of Clarence & Janet (Kerr) Kidd of Bowling Green.

A graduate of Bowling Green High School, Robin worked in the lunchroom at St. Clairsville-Richland City Schools, always coming home with the funniest of stories. She loved lounging around her pool in her “Big Joe”; attending all of her children’s sporting events; drinking margaritas whenever & wherever possible; and always being there for her children. Most importantly in her life, she was a homemaker and raised wonderful children with her husband, Michael.

In addition to her parents, Robin is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Michael Espen; six children, Hanna (Vincent) Bruce of Newark, Ohio, Allison Espen of St. Clairsville, Gabrielle Espen (Troy King) of Toledo, Ohio, Jessica Espen of Rayland, Ohio and Chase & Clay Espen of St. Clairsville; and a step-daughter, Samantha (Steve) Brown, and three step-grandchildren, all of Henderson, NV. She is also survived by her two sisters, Nancy Kidd & Jo Lynn Gerkens, and numerous other family members.

Robin’s family would like to give special thanks to the staff at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

Family and friends will be received at the CARE Funeral Home, 204 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH, on Friday, January 20, from Noon until 6 pm. Family & friends will then be received at the funeral home on Saturday, January 21, from Noon until time of service at 3 pm, with Life Celebrant Sarah Barickman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, PO Box 719329, Philadelphia, PA 19171-9329, or online at www.tmcfunding.com.

 


Visiting Hours

Care Funeral Home, St. Clairsvillle Chapel - Directions
204 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
  • Friday, January 20, 2023
  • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 21, 2023
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Funeral Service

Saturday, January 21, 2023
3:00 PM

Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists-St. Clairsville Chapel - Directions
204 West Main Street
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
740-695-0475

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  • January 16, 2023
    Greg says:
    We are so sorry to hear the news of Robin’s battle and death. We pray for God’s comfort and peace for the whole family as you go through this journey of grief. Hold on to…“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭ Love and Prayers, Greg and Pam Rice

  • January 16, 2023
    Rich and Sonja (Apple) Chamberlain says:
    Espen Family we are so so sorry to hear of Robins passing. ❤️🙏🏻

  • January 16, 2023
    Tim & Margaret Satkus says:
    Sorry to hear about the passing of Robin. Our thoughts are with Mike and family. We always enjoyed our times together.

  • January 16, 2023
    Tom Scully says:
    Mike, Karen and I are so sorry to hear about Robin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

  • January 16, 2023
    Ann lymon says:
    Iam praying for everyone in the family I love you all Her cousin Ann lymon Mobile Alabama