Robert W. “Bobcat” Haskin
7/23/1934-6/18/2022
Robert was born in Conesville on the Haskin Family Farm to Evelyn (Young) & Leonard Haskin.
Bob was a lifetime dairy farmer with a passion for working with his beloved horses. On the side, he also hauled milk can milk, logged, delivered gravel, and drove school bus for Gilboa. In addition, he served Conesville as Town Councilman for many years. He was and still is loved by many.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn of 32 years, children Sarah (Gene) Cronk of Roxbury, Melinda (Gary) Koerner of Gilboa, Joe (Paula) Haskin of Gilboa, stepdaughter Pamela Young of Rotterdam, step daughter-in-law Renee Young, special pet Lucy along with his brother Tom (Pat) Haskin of Gilboa.
He is also survived by his grandchildren Antha (Corbin), Eugene, Brooke, Jesse, Lacey (Tyler), Danny (Natalia), Joey, Jessica (Dennis), Josh, Riley, Shannon, and Robbie (Danielle); His great-grandchildren Madison, Fede, Silas, Dominique, Lucas, Charlotte, Jeremiah, Aleigha, Aiden, Peyton, William, Tamzin, Sara, and Jacob. He also has many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He had a special bond with his nephew Steve (Beaver) Haskin with whom he spoke with daily. He is pre-deceased by his parents, brother Reggie, stepson Matthew Young, and former wife Irene Fancher.
Bob helped many of his neighbors start excavation businesses. He was a large part of his community and will be missed by many. He was fortunate to have his granddaughter Jessica Mattice help him through his final journey. Bob suffered from COPD for years and it finally ended his life. Anyone who knew him loved him and will forever cherish the memories created with him.
Services will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Conesville UM Chapel Church, Conesville, New York. Viewing will be from 10am-12pm with a memorial service led by Pastor Dottie Morris at 12pm followed by burial at Prattsville cemetery. A gathering will take place at the Conesville Fire House immediately following burial. Donations can be made to the Conesville UM Chapel Church, c/o June Abrams 133 Champlin Road, Gilboa NY 12076.