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"Ben" was born in Towanda on Dec. 28, 1987, the son of Keith G. Kinsman and Ellie M. Shaffer Kinsman. Ben's love of sports began at an early age. He had fantastic and caring coaches who encouraged him to excel in football, track and basketball during his school years. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School class of 2006 and following high school, Ben attended Lackawanna College and completed courses at Mansfield University in pursuit of a degree in business. Leaving his long-time employment with Original Italian Pizza in Wysox where he was regarded as family, he was recently hired by local industry. Ben also assisted his father Keith in the family business. In addition to his love of sports, Ben enjoyed music, discussing and debating politics and current events and was an avid reader. He recently began attending the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda where he was deeply loved.
He leaves behind his parents Keith and Ellie Kinsman; his sister whom he deeply admired, Katie Kinsman, all at home as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers, coaches and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Robert H. and Avis Kinsman and maternal grandparents, Delmar and Dorothy Shaffer.
A funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at the Independent Baptist Church, Cherry St., Towanda with Pastor Donn Hauser officiating. There are no calling hours.
A reception for family and friends will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, Pa. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
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Lizz Portnoff
February 22, 2016
My favorite memory of Ben is from 8th grade - we were playing an end-of-year class-wide trivia game and he won against two of our classmates who were typically expected to be winners in such an event. The crowd went wild for Ben when he was declared the winner. I also remember having a composition class with him in high school where he was known to have some interesting and deep insights and perspectives to share. It feels so long ago and also just like last week. I am terribly sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Sending my heartfelt sympathies.
Debbie
February 21, 2016
May Ben's light shine on through you.
Cheryl & David Rowlands
February 19, 2016
Keith,Ellie,Katy,
We were so saddened to hear of Ben's death. He had grown into such a wonderful young man with so much promise and hope. He will be missed by many.
May your memories help you through this difficult time. God bless you and provide you with the strength needed to deal with your grief.
Heather McMahon
February 19, 2016
I wish I could have heard what words were said at ben's service. As a parent and a sister, either position would render me speechless during a tragedy like this. I have a ton of hilarious stories about Ben; in 4th grade there was a boy who constantly stole my jump rope. Ben noticed, took my jump rope back from him and tied his ankles together for the entire recess with it. Thanks Benny. Much love to the family!❤
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Lorinda Vanderpool
February 19, 2016
Keith, Ellie, Katie,
What a wonderful tribute to Ben as I attended the service for him. May all your memories help you through this difficult time.
Lee Vanderpool
February 18, 2016
Keith/Ellie/Katie, I am so sorry for the loss. Ben was a wonderful guy, always so cheerful and fun to talk to every time we met. I will miss him but will always have wonderful memories of him laughing.
February 18, 2016
Keith, Ellie and Katie,
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Peggy and Tom Blanchard
Andrew & Lynn Decker
February 18, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, so sorry for your loss
Jennifer Rowe
February 18, 2016
Keith, Ellie and Katie.... My heart aches for your loss. People leave us to start another journey but they stay in our hearts forever and remain in our lives through memories. May these memories keep you strong.
Dan and Patty Sturzen
February 17, 2016
Keith and Ellie and Family
Please know you have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. You are in our prayers
Sheila Horton
February 17, 2016
ellie and family - thinking of you at such a hard time. I wish I could just give you a big hug and put all your broken pieces back together. hold on tight to each other and to the memories. love you.
Les and Elaine (Talada) Sheridan
February 17, 2016
Keith, Ellie and Katie,
Our very deepest sympathies on the loss of your Ben. Too bright, too young and too many dreams unfulfilled. May memories of happy times sustain you.
Kathy & Kim Corbett & Family
February 17, 2016
This fine young would enter your house,give you a big hug,shake hands and showed genuine respect to all people. He had hopes and goals and step by step he made a difference in our lives. We are sorry to lose him so young. Love n prayers to Ellie,Keith and Catie. Our sincere and Deepest sympathy.
Melissa (Missy) Angel (Estelle)
February 17, 2016
Dear Keith & Ellie, I can only lift you in prayer and be thankful that your family knows our Lord Jesus. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling but we are assured that Benjamin is in a place that has no pain. He is surrounded with light & love like we have never felt. May you be reminded of this every time you miss him and wish him back with you.
Daniel Roof
February 17, 2016
Keith and Family prayers and thoughts to all of you. R.I.P. Ben
Mary Beth Coldren
February 17, 2016
Ellie and family, I am so sorry. Ben was such a good kid. You are in my heart and prayers.
Julie Shay Bump
February 17, 2016
Keith and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. God bless you all.
skip and gila dunn
February 16, 2016
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.may he rest in peace.
Gale Benjamin/Fluck
February 16, 2016
Keith, Ellie, Katie
So sorry for your loss. I remember Ben when he was a teen volunteer at the Manor, he was a good kid.
Eve Saxon
February 16, 2016
I am so deeply sorry for your loss... No words to express the deep loss your going through right now. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and keeping you all in my prayers.
Lori Williams
February 16, 2016
My heart aches for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers...
February 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss, I'll always remember Ben's kindness an smile when he visited the office. PEACE and PRAYERS to you all.
Harriett Benjamin
February 16, 2016
Ellie,and family, so sorry to hear of your loss my heart is broken to hear this .you are in my thoughts and prayers
February 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry!
Jeannette and Jerry Kinney
February 16, 2016
Keith Ellie and Katy Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time Digger and Judy Brown
Nic Sherman
February 16, 2016
Keith, Ellie and Kaite,
My heart aches right now. I grew up closely with your wonderful family, and I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Ben. I have each of you in my thoughts and my heart. My deepest and most sincere sympathies go out to you. I am so deeply sorry.
Vaughn Hoyt
February 16, 2016
Keith, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christine Purdy
February 16, 2016
Katie, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Terry Fritchman
February 16, 2016
Ellie, Keith and Katie, our hearts ache for you in the loss of your precious son and brother. We are praying you may find strength and comfort in your faith in the Lord and your knowledge of everlasting life in His Kingdom.
Mike Schultz
February 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss
Brittany Ogden
February 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Keith, Ellie and Katie. Can't even imagine the pain you must be feeling.
Bonnie Stoudt-Johnson
February 16, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Richard & Jared Shaffer
February 16, 2016
Ellie, Keith and Katy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Bonnie Johnson
February 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
February 16, 2016
Dear Keith and Ellie,
We are so sorry that your Ben is gone, we pray that you will find comfort in our Lord. We only wish we could have known him. It is so very hard to lose a child. We will be praying for you all. In Christ's love, Harry and Jean Barto
Debbie Jones
February 16, 2016
Ellie, Keith and Katie - Jeff and Iare so deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words that will ease this pain. Lean on the strength and support of family and friends to help you through these difficult days ahead. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie and Jeff
teresa fullmer/schoonover
February 16, 2016
so sorry to hear of your loss! Hugs for he whole family.
Cindy Cecce
February 16, 2016
So very sorry for you all! Our heart at OIP are just broken. Words can't describe our love for Ben. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Pam Kester-Kneller
February 16, 2016
Ellie, Keith and Katy,
So sorry for your loss. May god bless you and guide you through this. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Weaver-Kazmierski
February 16, 2016
Ellie....I wish I could take away your pain. I remember when Kelcey and Ben were little toddlers and I got a pic of them hugging one day when we stopped in for a visit. Hugs to you and your family.
Liz and Lenny DeWolfe
February 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
February 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss
February 16, 2016
My heart goes out to the Kinsman family, so very sorry for your loss. --
Marianne(Culkin) Mann
sandi fiske /vandyke
February 16, 2016
Keith,Ellie & katie ,Our thoughts and prayers are with you, so sorry for your loss with our deepest sympathy,sandi fiske & tim vandyke families,rip ben,,
Dave and angie oliver
February 16, 2016
Our hearts are heavy from the loss of Ben,we watched him grow up from a little boy to a fine young man or Sympathies to your family
Barbara Vanderpool
February 16, 2016
My heart and prayers go out to his family. Ben was such a sweet boy. He was full of life. So sad his life had to end like this. Now he's one of God's Angel watching over us. He's in a beautiful place called heaven. He will be miss. But you will always have the beautiful memories and love of Ben in your heart.
Claire Holton-Lizon
February 16, 2016
Dear Ellie and family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Am so sorry.
With deepest sympathy,
Colleen Radney
February 16, 2016
Keith, Ellie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Diane Hagadorn
February 16, 2016
Ellie, Keith and Katy
Jack and I are so saddened to hear of Ben's passing. Our hearts are so heavy for all of you at this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
February 16, 2016
My heart breaks for you... prayers and positive thoughts!
Kathy (Nolte) Weidenhammer
February 16, 2016
Keith,Ellie,and Katie,So deeply sorry for your loss may god and your family comfort you through this difficult time. My heart breaks for you all.Love and prayer for your family
Claudia Kinsman Wanck
February 16, 2016
God bless you all.
Bob & Lorinda Vanderpool
February 16, 2016
Keith, Ellie, Katie,
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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