More than $70,000 raised for families of deadly Pickaway Co. house fire that claimed three

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — In an incident that unfolded on this week, tragedy struck the Robinette family in Pickaway County as a fire claimed the lives of Mark Robinette and two of his sons, Gideon, 17, and Liam, 10. Mark, a former pastor and beloved member of the Ohio community, lost his life while attempting to rescue his children from the flames. The fire unfolded at their home in Orient on Monday.

Mark’s heroic efforts managed to save his wife, Andrea (nee’ Trapani), and two other children who were sleeping upstairs at the time of the fire. Unfortunately, the other two children perished in the blaze.

The devastating incident left the family with not only the emotional burden of losing their beloved father and brothers but also the complete destruction of their home and all material possessions. The Robinette family, now comprised of Andrea and six surviving children, faces the daunting challenge of rebuilding their lives from scratch in the midst of winter.

In response to this tragedy, two verified GoFundMe campaigns have been initiated to provide financial support to the Robinette family during this challenging time. The fundraisers emphasize the urgent need for community assistance to help the family cope with the aftermath of the fire.

One fundraiser highlights Mark’s courageous actions, stating, “Mark was able to get his wife Andrea and two children who were sleeping upstairs out of the house to safety. When he tried to rescue the other two children who were still in their bedrooms upstairs, all 3 perished in the fire.”

The second fundraiser notes, “All material items and their entire home were destroyed. The family is survived by Mark’s precious wife and 6 other children who will need our community of support through financial support, love, and prayers as they process and navigate this loss.”

More than $70,000 has been raised, but the fundraisers note that with the tragic loss of three, the community asks for additional support to be extended.

Members of the community are urged to contribute generously to the GoFundMe campaigns to aid the Robinette family in rebuilding their lives. Donations can be made directly through the campaigns or via Venmo @Benjlatta29.

The organizers express deep gratitude for any support received, emphasizing that the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of communal assistance in times of need.

For further information and to make a donation, please visit the GoFundMe pages or contact [Organizer Name] at [Contact Information].

GoFundMe Campaigns:

1. [Link to Fundraiser 1]
2. [Link to Fundraiser 2]