Robin Frangella Obituary

Robin L. Frangella, age 67, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her daughters' residence in Mansfield.

Born January 13, 1958 to the late Curtis and Deloris (Jordan) Douglas in Columbus, Ohio, she had been a 1976 graduate of Shelby High School where she participated in cheerleading and was voted the Snowball Queen her junior year. A natural athlete, Robin and her family would often be found playing softball or baseball together. She loved being outside camping and fishing.

Robin had lived in Georgia for numerous years, waitressing at the Waffle House, until her children were born. Being a mother was of utmost importance. She was not only a mother to her three children but was known to so many other neighborhood children as "mom". Her family was the center of her world and she cherished all the time she spend with them, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son James (Kelsi Barile) Frangella II of Galion; two daughters, Shawna Marie Frangella of Chillicothe and Deloris Rose Frangella of Mansfield; five grandchildren: Arianna Marie Hawk, Jayden Frangella, King Robb, Sidney Fromm and Luna Jones; one sister, Cathy (Lisa Lilly) Douglas of New London; two brothers: Eddie (Debbie) Douglas of Lexington and Tom (Kim) Douglas of Ashland; her numerous, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, whom she wed April 22, 1978, James Frangella in 2007; and three brothers: John, Tim and Kim Douglas.

Friends may visit the family at the Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory in Shelby on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A funeral service will immediately follow starting at 3:00PM at the funeral home with her niece, Kate Deschner officiating.

In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be in Robin's memory to the family in assisting with funeral expenses.