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Robert S. Withey, son of Robert C. and Felice (Jacobs) Withey, passed away suddenly November 13, 2025 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Rob grew up in the family home on Elizabeth Street in Newtown Historic District of Salisbury, working for many years at Robert Withey Interiors and Antiques. Rob served as curator of Poplar Hill Mansion for many years. A tour of the Mansion with Rob was a treasured memory for many. He was a member of Wicomico Presbyterian Church, the Sons of the American Revolution and served on the boards of Poplar Hill and the Nabb Research Center, to which he was a generous donor to John Jacobs Collection. In 2008 Rob and his wife Trudy moved to Coral Gables, Florida to care for aging relatives. There he rekindled his love for music, becoming longtime president of the Friends of the Opera.
He is survived by his wife Trudy of Florida, several cousins and special childhood friend, David Elzey of Salisbury, MD. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
