Randolph P. Rawlins

Randolph P Rawlins, 69, passed away Wed September 17, 2025, at Allied Services Meade Street Residence in Wilkes barre.

Born in Wilkes Barre on Nov 10, 1955, he was a son of the late Randolph Rawlins Sr and Marian (Foster) Rawlins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by huge influences in his life, his grandfather Parran (Pop) Foster, as well as aunts and uncles who helped him become the great father and family man he was.

He was a graduate of GAR High School, Wilkes-Barre, and had further education at LCCC, obtaining an associates degree in applied science.

Ultimately, his career path took him to a thirty-year career at Luzerne County Children and Youth, retiring in 2023. Randy will most be remembered for his love of family, including friends and coworkers he thought of as family. He had a love of cooking; he could turn a boiled hotdog into a delicacy. Randy also enjoyed music and making playlist for days. He also had a quick wit and was often sarcastic with his humor.

Randy’s devotion to family was deep. He organized annual reunions of family and friends for nearly twenty years straight in his back yard, a task that would be daunting to most, he did with pride and love. Not to mention the weekly Sunday dinners that were instilled in him from childhood that he made sure to keep going with his sons, whom he was most proud of.

He is survived by his two sons, Randolph Rawlins II and Nathan Rawlins and many cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.

We also would like to thank the staff at Allied Hospice and Allied Services Meade Street Residence for their care in the last few months of his life.