Robert "Robbie" J. Gottschling

Robert “Robbie” J. Gottschling, 53, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 7th, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

He was born in Erie on September 1st, 1971, a son to Barbara “Bobbie” Puskus Gottschling and the late Ronald K. Gottschling.

Robbie never had an education or career. He made it his job to smile and laugh, which made his piece of the world a happier place.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Ronald D. Gottschling.

He is survived by his mother, Bobbie; a brother, Craig Gottschling; aunts, JoAnn “JoJo’ Puskus and Eileen Jowett; nieces, Brooke, Breanna, and Brittany; cousins, Susan, Beth, Geof, Jackie, Colleen, Amy, Jackie, Kelley, Kevin, Terre, Heidi, Jim, and Joe.

Robbie, we were told when you were 5 months old to plan your funeral. Now 53 years, 10 months, and 6 days later you proved them wrong. What a remarkable road we traveled together with many amazing people.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Doctors, Pat Vlahos, Gary Pasqualicchio, Dave Lesseski, Joe Leone, Ryan Maciak, Rafael Perez, Jozef Schmidt, and so many nurses, IV team members, aides and students at Hamot. Most of all, Wendy Ferrell, what an amazing person. The home health organization, pharmacists, Matt and Jeff from Tops, and all the wonderful people at EHCA and the Barber Center. Robbie’s best buddy, JoJo and Susan held Mom’s hand during the journey. Thank you everyone including the many unmentioned, it’s been an unforgettable ride.

Friends are invited to call at Burton Quinn-Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc., West Ridge, on Monday, July 14th from 3 until the time of memorial service there at 7 pm. Inurnment will take place privately in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Erie Homes for Children and Adults, 226 E. 27th St., Erie, PA 16504, or to the Barber National Institute Foundation, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507.