Kenneth Henry Ansback Jr.

Kenneth Henry Ansback Jr. obituary, Phillipsburg, NJ

Kenneth Henry Ansback Jr.

Kenneth Ansback Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rupell Funeral Home, LLC on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Kenneth Henry Ansback, Jr., 81, of Mount Bethel, PA passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus, with his daughter by his side.
Kenneth was born in Flemington, NJ on August 19, 1944 to the late Kenneth H. Ansback Sr. and Mildred R. Winger Ansback.
During his youth, Kenneth worked on the family farm. As he grew older, he was employed as a Machine Operator for Tekni-Plex of Flemington, NJ, where he was fondly known as "Rolo", until his retirement. For 73 years Kenneth was a Volunteer Fireman with numerous companies, to included 43 years with Hampton Borough Fire Department, Bushkill Volunteer Fire Company and Mount Bethel Volunteer Fire Company. He enjoyed Hunting and Fishing, and loved going to Missy''s (Melissa Mulligan) home for parties with family and friends.
Kenneth is survived by Daughter, Shannon Ansback; Son-in-Law, Barry Davis; Grandchildren, Kyle Ansback, KateLynn Davis, and Ashley Davis; Great-Grandchildren, Starlit, Lily and Rosalee; Siblings, Charlie of Texas, Ronnie of Ohio and Dorothy of Hightown, NJ; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Kenneth was predeceased by his Wife of 59 years, Gloria Jean "Cookie" Griffin Ansback; Daughter, Connie Davis; Siblings, Richard, Paul, Henry, Eugene, Georgie, Roy and Mildred.
A Visitation for the Family and Friends of Kenneth will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm at Rupell Funeral Home, LLC; 465 Memorial Parkway; Phillipsburg, NJJ 08865.
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