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Kenneth McKibbin Obituary
Age 63, of Erin, NY. Ken was born July 13, 1944 in Elmira, NY, to the late William and Charlotte (Hollenbeck) McKibbin, and passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Gobrick) McKibbin; daughter and sons, Dorsha (Jim) Moore of Elmira, NY, Dennis (Nicole) McKibbin also of Elmira, NY, Daryl (Valerie) McKibbin of Erin, NY; grandchildren, Joseph Sayers, Sara, Nicholas, Nolin, Emalyn McKibbin, David McCormick, Micheall and Michael Hampton, Jaquie, Rebecca, Lianna and Shelly McKibbin, Anthony Cruz, Shianne, Edward and Veronica Moore; brothers and sisters, Richard (Marie) McKibbin of Horseheads, NY, Donald (Theresa) McKibbin Gaston, NC, Russell McKibbin of Montour Falls, NY, Robert (Donna) McKibbin of Spencer, NY; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ken was also predeceased by his son, Andrew Kenneth McKibbin; brothers, William, Charles, and John McKibbin, John Eskeli; sister, Velma Dininny. Ken was a graduate of Van Etten High School and Corning Community College. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, son, grandfather and brother. Ken was strong toward his faith as well as a devoted and active member of Erin United Methodist Church. His time was always for his family. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. His service will be celebrated in the Erin United Methodist Church, Church St., Erin, NY, on Wed., Dec. 12, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dorothy-York Alloway officiating. Interment to follow in Scotchtown Cemetery in Erin. Those wishing may remember Ken with memorials to the Erin United Methodist Church, PO Box 127, Erin, NY 14838.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth McKibbin
pamela lewis [griffin]
December 13, 2007
pat and family,sorry to hear about your loss but you are all in my thoughts love you pam
Janice Hamblin
December 12, 2007
Pat,Dorsha,Daral & Dennis, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Janice (Watkins)Hamblin and Family
Martha (Bryan) Hinton
December 12, 2007
Pat, Do you remember the Bryan Family? I am sorry I could not be there, please accept my sympathy for you and your families. We use to live in Van Etten, NY. This is Martha and now I live in Wilmore, Pa. I remember your family when the school bus use to pick your family up for school.
Jeff and Mandi Barton
December 11, 2007
Daral,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Margaret Henderson
December 11, 2007
Pat,
My prayers are with you and your family.
Missy Stone
December 10, 2007
I didn't really know Ken but i do know his daughter Dorsha and i do want to say i'm so sorry for your loss and to your family also Dorsha i love you i know you must be in such a bad way and nothing but time will help the pain your experiencing with the loss of a loved one, please know your blessed and your father is with the lord kisses and hugs to you and your family god bless you all
David Makovitch
December 10, 2007
So sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family at this time.
Tracie Barden-Munson
December 10, 2007
Pat and Dorsha sorry to hear about your loss but just remember he is in a much better place now. May you find strength at this difficult time. My Prayers are with you all at this time.
Jacqueline (Clark) Cordell
December 10, 2007
Pat, I was so sorry to hear about Ken. I lost my husban 10 years ago it does get easierwith time but you never forget the one that you loved. I will keep you in my prayers.
Florence Iffert
December 10, 2007
As a friend of Dorsha's my husband and I express our sympathy.
Florence and Evan
Randy & Sharon Maynard
December 10, 2007
Pat & Family,
Randy and I send our deepest sympathy but also rejoice in Kenny's entrance to heaven. He now is singing among the heavenly angels. May God be your comfort and peace. "Trust in the Lord" - Psalms 37. Seek peace through Phil.4:1-19.
Love,
Randy & Sharon Maynard
Bill and Linda Sayers
December 10, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
RoseAnn Hulett
December 10, 2007
Patty, I am so sorry about Kenny!!!I cannot be there as I am not home.I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Samm
Jennifer and Aaron Cornish
December 10, 2007
Pat, Dorsha, Dennis and Daryl:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hazel Burlew
December 10, 2007
Patty and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your precious Kenny. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Hazel
Cheryl Fuhr Landry Fuhr
December 10, 2007
Pat, I think of you often but now it will be more! My heart and prayers will be with you always...
Rene Hodge
December 10, 2007
Dee, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. If there is anything I can do, let me know.
Lisa and Phil Huber
December 9, 2007
As friends of Dennis and Nicole, we express our sympathy and are praying for comfort through this difficult time.
Lisa and Phil
Johannes (Henry) Waart
December 9, 2007
Thinking of you with Sympathy.
May you find that these words of comfort help you, in some small way,as you find the strenght to carry you through this difficalt time.
Kay & Henry Waart.
Lew Dininny
December 9, 2007
Pat, I am sorry to hear about Kennys passing. My heart is sad for you.
Corinne, Dale and Jenni Townsend
December 9, 2007
Pat, Daryl, Val and everyone else, I am very sorry for your loss. Things seem unbearable right now, I know. The hurt will never go away but, it will get easier with time. If you need any help with anything call me.
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