Our condolences to the Robeson family and the Scranton Fire
Department of Pennsylvania. Captain James Robeson, 50, a 25
year veteran of the Scranton Fire Department, died Sunday
January 6, 2008. James was operating in the bucket of a
ladder truck at a structrure fire in the City's Hill section
when the bucket came in contact with power lines. He was
transported to Community Medical Center where he was pronounced.
An elderly couple perished in the fire and three other
firefighters were injured at the incident.
Our brother James leaves behind his wife Linda, and his son Ryan.
A visitation for James will be held on Tuesday January 8, 2008
6-9PM and Wednesday January 9, 2008 3-8PM at Thomas J. Hughes
Funeral Home in Scranton. A funeral mass will be held for James
on Thursday January 10, 2008 10:30AM at St. Patrick's Church in
Scranton. A memorial fund has been established and donations
can be made to:
