F. Kinney Obituary
"Rube" as he was known by his family and friends was born in Wyalusing, Pa., on Dec. 23, 1932 the son of Ola and Eleanor Root Kinney. He attended Wyalusing High School and subsequently served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On Jan. 2, 1955, he married the former Myrna Dixon in Wyalusing, Pa. Rube was employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 34 years until his retirement.
He was a member of Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534, Sylvania Mens Club, Towanda Gun Club and the AM Vets Post of Durell. In earlier years, Rube enjoyed playing baseball and softball. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and will be remembered as a dedicated Atlanta Braves Fan.
He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Myrna Dixon Kinney at home; sons, James R. Kinney of Fleetville, Pa., Jerry R. Kinney and wife Jeannette of Wyalusing, Jodey R. Kinney of Wyalusing, Roger M. Kinney of Wyalusing; grandchildren, Luke Kinney and wife Julie, Crystal Oreskovich, Lauren Vargeson and husband Jamie and Alexis Kinney; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Morgan, Reuben and Cali; sisters, Winnie Wood and Nancy Terascavage both of Wyalusing; brother-in-law, Harold Forsythe of Elmira, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews; special cousins, Anna May Reeve and Hilda Brown both of Sayre, Pa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Deleora Kinney; sister, Marguerite Forsythe; brothers-in-law, Henry Wood and Joseph Terascavage; and grandson-in-law, Joe Oreskovich.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at a later date in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa. There are no calling hours.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the H.O.P.S. Ambulance Association, in care of James W. Seipler, Secretary-Treasurer, RR 1 Box 280, Rome, PA 18837 in F. Reuben Kinney's memory. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa., is assisting the Kinney family with arrangements.
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Susan McCarty (Kinney)
February 22, 2011
Myrna and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Reuben. Dad enjoyed his visits with Reuben at the Wyalusing Personal Care Home and the occasional "special drinks" he brought with him.
Diane Kulick
February 21, 2011
Dear Myrna, Jerry & Jeannette and Jody and families. Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your Husband and Father,Rube. May your memories comfort you at this sad time. Sincerely, Diane & Jon
henry ,carol wood jr
February 19, 2011
myrna and boys ,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT uncle reuben .throughts and prayers are with you all.
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Bud and Alice Bensavage
February 19, 2011
Myrna, Jerry and family, Luke, Crystal and families,and all the family,
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Ron Dieffenbach
February 19, 2011
So sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
May the LORD bless, comfort and encourage you during this time.
Patti Tewksbury
February 19, 2011
Myrna, Jim, Jerry, Jodey, Roger and families,
Our most heartfelt sympathies to you on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
As you adjust to a life without this wonderful gentleman, not only will you rely on each other but you can also draw comfort in the memories that you have shared with him.
May you also find comfort that Reuben is finally at peace and is now pain free.
Wrap the memories around you to keep him close to you.
Let us know if there is anything we can do.
God Bless you all,
Bruce and Patti Tewksbury
Angie Young
February 19, 2011
God bless your family. Reuben's smile and kindness are forever etched in my mind and heart. May your memories of him help you through this difficult time. I was honored to have spent time with him and all of you.
Pam Kester-Kneller
February 19, 2011
Very sorry for your loss. Rube was a great guy and will be sadly missed. Your in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you all and give you strength through this difficult time.
Patti & Brian
February 19, 2011
Jim you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad, our prayers our with you and your family
Chip Hoffman Terry Gray
February 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Anything at all you need please let us know.
Blake & Barb Saxon
February 19, 2011
Roger and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gordon Bortle
February 19, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Nancy & Rick Hunsinger
February 19, 2011
Dear Myrna,Jim,Jerry,Jody,Roger & Families,
We are very sorry to hear about Reuben, He was a wonderfull person and will be greatly missed by all that new him.I remember all the good times at your house and Rube with the ice coffee.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and always.
May God Bless you and help you through this time of sorrow.
Love,
Chuck Bullock
February 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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