Obituary for Robert W. Tomlinson Robert W. “Skip” Tomlinson, 85, of York, died peacefully Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at ManorCare Health Services-North. Born in York on October 2, 1933, he was the son of the late William R. and Romaine (Gotwalt) Tomlinson. Skip was the loving husband of Mary Jane (Lawrence) Tomlinson; to whom he was married for 59 years.
Skip was a 1952 graduate of William Penn Senior High School. He went onto serve his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Skip was a self-employed entrepreneur operating Tomlinson’s Auction Service and later in life Skip’s Hauling Service, earning him the nickname “Junkman”.
Skip was a member of Fourth United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of many York area Veterans and social clubs. Skip enjoyed collecting a variety of items and having yard sales.
Skip also immensely enjoyed his time “at the mountains” which was his cabin located in Franklin County, a place where he combined work and pleasure. Working with a local flea market to sell his collectibles, yet still finding time for rest, relaxation and enjoying fun times with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by family and friends who will fondly remember him as a man who “did things his way”.
In addition to his loving wife, Mary Jane, Skip is survived by his daughters, Mary E. Williams and her husband, James L. Williams of York and Stacey M. Noll and her husband, Brett A. Noll of York; his sisters, Mary Louise “Sis” Shearer of Chambersburg and Belva Niedzielski and her husband, Joseph Niedzielski of Kentucky; and his brother, Arthur Tomlinson and his wife, Brenda Tomlinson of Dover. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Jimmy R. Williams of York and Megan M. Noll of Philadelphia. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Arlene Shenberger, June Motter, Anna Mary Fidler, and Gloria Kauffman.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York with Pastor John W. Bell officiating. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Military Honors will be conducted by the York County Veterans Honor Guard at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Skip with a donation to the SPCA of York County, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406.
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