Robin Lynn Lafon
December 19, 1965 ~ March 27, 2024
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Robin Lynn Lafon, 58, of Franklin passed away on March 27, 2024 at UPMC Northwest.
Born in Franklin on December 19, 1965, she was the daughter of Elaine (Spencer) Baker-Fry, who survives, and the late Gerald Baker.
She was a medical records analyst at The Caring Place and was one of the directors of the Starlite Xpress Baton Group. She was known for her incredible desserts and was an expert caramel apple dipper. She had a keen sense of creativity for personalizing invitations and creating decorations for special events for her family. When Robin was younger, she enjoyed riding horses and was a 4-H member and went to the 4-H state competition with her horse. Most of all, though, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory along with her mother, Elaine, of Franklin are her children, Christopher Baughman and his wife, Amber, of Grove City, Brent Baughman of Franklin, Shani Smith and her husband, Bryan, of Franklin and Lyndsie Mitchell and her husband, Caine, of Kennerdell; her grandchildren, Ethan and Lainey Baughman both of Grove City, Adalynn and Henleigh Smith both of Franklin, and Eliott and Ella Lafon and Farryn and Freya Mitchell all of Kennerdell; her twin brother, Randy Phillips of Franklin and her brother, Jeremy Baker and his wife, Tracy, of Franklin; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her step-father, Danny Fry.
Family and friends are invited to visit the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA on Monday, April 1, 2024 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Funeral services for Robin will be postponed until further notice. Funeral services for Robin will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Darrell Greenawalt, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, officiating.
Robin will be laid to rest at Cooperstown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent in Robin's name for her grandchildren to the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA. 16323.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Robin’s book of memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
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She was such an awesome person. I’ve loved working trying to help when I could with starlite. Her family- you have my deepest condolences.
Many great memories of Robin through the years. RIP, Robin. Prayers and comfort for your family and friends.
In this painful period, we convey our deepest condolences. Robin was a beacon of warmth and affection, her love for you as her grandchildren was rivaled only by the gentleness she extended to us all. In your sorrow, may divine grace cradle you in solace and restore tranquility to your hearts. Her memory will continue to prosper within every one of us.
Chris, Brent, Shani, Lyndsey and family – sending hugs and prayers from the Keelan family.
Robin was always so welcoming to all the neighborhood kids such a lovely person….much love sent from Jan Larry & Andy Martz
Robin had a very kind heart and worked well with everyone at the Caring place. I will miss hearing about her family and when it’s apple time. I’m very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this time of need.
You will be really missed by a lot at starlight I HELP WITH THE APPLES AND SOME OTER THINGS WE LOVE YOU A LOT . The Andrews family
Elaine, I just read in the online Derrick of your daughter, Robin’s, passing and want to let you know how sorry I am about this sad news. Thinking of you and your family.
Julie Bushnell
Rochester, NY
My prayers and sympathy go out to Robins family. I just spoke to Robin recently at the Caring Place, we hadn’t seen each other since our days of working together at VQ. I was so shocked to see this! Robin was such a genuinely nice person, she will be missed. 🙏🙏🙏
I feel I have missed getting to know a wonderful person, gone too soon
Robin was probably one of the kindest people you could ever meet. We had a great time together when we were kids. You will be deeply missed. Prayers to all her family and friends. God Bless
Love from Arizona, Tammi Baker Bustillos
So incredibly sorry to hear about Robin’s passing! May she have eternal peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with all her family, especially Lyndsie, Caine, and the kids whom I got the pleasure of getting to know recently.
I am so sorry Elaine to hear about your daughters passing, love, hugs and prayers are being sent!
She was such an awesome person. I’ve loved working trying to help when I could with starlite. Her family- you have my deepest condolences.
I worked with Robin at Vision Quest. She was one of the sweetest and kindest person you will ever meet. Praying for the family in their time of need and comfort. RIP my friend.