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Robert Jenkins Obituary
80, of Mansfield, PA, died March 24, 2008 at home. He was born July 30, 1927, in Canton, PA, the son of Myles and Goldie Drysdale Jenkins. Bob was a retiree of Mansfield University and farming. He was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Helen Bohlayer; four daughters and sons-in-law, Marcia and Kenneth Carnwright of Canton, PA, Janice Colegrove of Mansfield, PA, Nancy and Gene LaValle of Palastine, TX, Cathy and Michael Whiting of Liberty, PA; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley and Lawrence Kilbourn of Roaring Branch, PA, Beverly Morrison of Granville Summit, PA; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Myles, and a daughter, Anna. Friends are invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Friday, 6-8 p.m. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church, Rt. 549, Mansfield, PA 16933. Sympath"e" cards may be sent to his family at www.wilstonfuneralhome.com
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doreen Passmore
March 31, 2008
Mr. Jenkins family, My condolences go to the entire family. There are so many steps in our lives that require change. May the strength you find in God and family meet your needs.
Sue (McKay) Koval
March 29, 2008
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
bruce shivas
March 26, 2008
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing..he was a good co-worker at Mansfield Univ. and-- a good man. Our sympathies are with the family and friends. -- Bruce S.
NINITA JONES
March 26, 2008
MAY YOU KNOW THAT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY COMES TO ALL OF THE FAMILY.
BRYCE AND NITA JONES
Sue Szewczyk-Black
March 26, 2008
Dear Cathy and family.
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thought and prayers are with you.
Sue Black
Lester and Mary Copp
March 26, 2008
Helen
Our sympathy is extended to you and your family during this time of loss.
martin Kennedy
March 26, 2008
want to say how sorry we are to hear of your loss, you are in our prayers God Bless you
The Kennedys
Dawn & James Hale
March 26, 2008
Sending prayers your way, and may God be with you all. Dawn (McKay) Hale.
Traci Gibson
March 26, 2008
The ladies at Northwest Savings Bank are very sorry for loss.
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