Kenneth R. Propst Sr.

Kenneth R. Propst Sr., 70, of Archbald, died Monday, November 17, at his residence. He was the husband of Maureen (Hinton) Propst.

Kenneth was born in Peckville, Pa., on May 1, 1944. He was the son of the late Gertrude (Hofsommer) and Richard Propst. He was a lifetime member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Archbald and was a former member of the Church Council. He was a retired employee of Cross Manufacturing, Carbondale, where he worked as a tool and die maker for more than 30 years. He was a member of the International Machinists Union and served in many positions. He was former Mayor of Archbald Borough and former councilman and is a member of the COLTS board. He was the president of the Ocean Watch Condo Association and was a board member of the Archbald Cemetery Association. He was a member of the Aurora Lodge #523 F&AM Masonic Lodge, Jermyn. He was a lifetime member of Archbald Hose Company 1.

He was involved in many local businesses, where he started and owned: Propst and Amabile Busing, Travelways, Propst Busing and Transportation, Archbald Van Pool, Buy Rite Oil, Propst Buy Rite Mini Mart and Archbald Tag and Title.

Kenneth is also survived by a daughter, Denise and husband, Ronald Stoneroad, Archbald; two sons, Kenneth Jr. and wife, Yvonne Propst, Archbald; Brian and wife, Sonja Propst, Greenfield Twp.; two stepdaughters, Colleen and husband, Doug Pettinato, Scranton; Bridget and husband, Jim Baum, Waverly; a stepson, Brett and wife, Jackie Nachand, Dunmore. He is also survived by a sister, Nancy and husband, Donald Henninger, of Houston, Texas; and an aunt, Leona Propst, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 16 grandchildren, Taylor, Ethan, Dylan, Brian, Jacob, Lilly, Jordyn, Chad, Eden, Anthony, Lilly, Joe, James, Brett, Haley and Hannah; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Noah, Sonja and Abigail. He was also proceeded in death by his uncle, Harold Propst, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the Harrison Funeral Home, 374 Main St., Archbald, with a Religious Service at 11 in Peckville Assembly of God Church, Blakely, Pa., to be celebrated by Rev. Terry Drost, pastor, and prayers by Rev. Charles Consagra. Interment at Valley View Memorial Park, Montdale, Pa.

Friends may call Friday, 3-7 p.m., at Harrison Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter or United Neighborhood Centers.