Obituary of Brent Donald Robinson

Brent D. Robinson, 76, of Morgantown, passed away on April 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Brent was born in Moundsville, WV to the late Donald and Clarice (DeLille) Robinson on July 8, 1947. Brent attended Moundsville High School and graduated in 1965. After a year at West Virginia University, Brent enlisted in the US Army and served 3 years with the 101ST Airborne, including fifteen months in Vietnam. During his service in Vietnam, Brent received several decorations including the Bronze Star. Brent married Mary Catherine (Cathy) Lenevich on January 2, 1969 and they were married 51 years until Cathy's passing in 2020. Upon his honorable discharge from the US Army, Brent worked as a prison guard at the West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville, while he attended college. He received a bachelor's degree from West Liberty State College and a master's degree from Wheeling College. Brent joined S.R Snodgrass & Company. One of his proudest accomplishments was passing the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam on the first attempt, and being named a partner at 27 years old, after only 2 years with the firm. Brent joined Mercantile Banking and Trust in 1978 and would go on to have a very successful 30 year career in the banking industry, working through numerous mergers including Mountaineer Bankshares, One Valley Bank, and BB&T. His career moved him around West Virginia taking him from Moundsville to Martinsburg (twice), Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown. Brent is survived by his daughter Toni Ann DiChiacchio and husband Vince; his son Donald Robinson and wife Carrie; and his eight grandchildren: Dominic DiChiacchio, Brent Robinson II, Sean Robinson, Kate Robinson, Anne Robinson, Beth Robinson, Grace Robinson, and Grant Robinson. Also surviving him is his brother David Robinson (Christine) of Macon, GA, and sister Elaine (Steve) Scott of Indianapolis, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to WVU Medicine Hospice, 12 Rousch Dr., Westover, WV 26501. A private family service will be held at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church with entombment to follow at St. Mary Peace Garden Mausoleum. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.