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Kenneth Alspach Obituary
08/24/1934 - 01/02/2021
Kenneth Raymond Alspach 86, of Hernando FL, formerly of East Stroudsburg PA, passed away on January 2, 2021 in Crystal River FL from Covid 19 complications. Born on August 24, 1934 in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Hoffa) Alspach.
He was the devoted husband to and is survived by Yvonne (Bonnie) Alspach with whom they shared 64 years of marriage. In addition, he is survived by their children: Steven Alspach, LuAnn Alspach, Diane Toomey, and Jerry Alspach, grandchildren: Sarah Toomey, Hannah Toomey, Andrew Toomey, Leah Toomey, Jessica Alspach, Ashley Alspach, sister: Bernadine Alspach, brother: Barry Alspach. He was predeceased by his sister Jeanette Larsh.
He was a 1952 graduate of East Stroudsburg High School. Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a noncommissioned officer aboard the USS Saratoga. Following the Navy, he worked at the Pocono Bank and became a Vice President. He then created, owned, and managed Ken's Woods Campground for 7 years. After that, he worked as Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of Monroe County for four years. He then worked as an office manager for Ray Hartmann and Sons. For the next 10 years, Ken owned and operated Hilltop Farms Drive-In Restaurant in Brodheadsville, after which he was self-employed in Ken's Excavating. Before retiring, he was employed at Ray Price Motors in various roles.
In addition to his employment, over the years, Ken served in roles of Borough Councilman, Executive Director of Campground Owners of Pennsylvania, school PTO president, YMCA board, MCTA board, East Stroudsburg Businessman's Association-Treasurer, active member of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church.
Ken and his wife, Bonnie, enjoyed retirement by spending winters in Florida and eventually relocating to Florida. He was an active member in the residential community where he lived and participated in the planned events. Ken enjoyed traveling and had visited all 50 states and 10 countries. In addition, his favorite hobbies were camping, snowmobiling, buying and selling vehicles, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ken was often helping with the needs of others and will be truly missed by his many friends and family. His devotion and love for his wife was evident every day throughout their lives. In accordance with his wishes, cremation was private with burial at Bushnell National Cemetery, FL without a service.
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Phyllis & Charles Peters
January 7, 2023
I still remember this wonderful gentleman and hope Bonnie and their family are doing well. I remember mostly how kind they were to one another.
Phyllis & Charles Peters, Members of the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa, Florida
Phyllis and Charles Peters
January 28, 2021
I met Ken and Bonnie through our church. They were such a lovely couple. The love they had for each other was very apparent and they were an inspiration to others. I was very sorry to read of his passing. My sympathy to Bonnie and their family. May God Bless you all as Ken smiles down from Heaven to you.
David Griffiths
January 27, 2021
Ken and Bonnie were part of our Dementia Support Group. Ken was the most caring a devoted husband I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Each week we would see them coming to our meeting, all the time while holding hands. He was constantly trying to make life better for Bonnie and others. It was an honor to have known him.
Jake Miller
January 19, 2021
Ken was a classmate and friend, He and would bump into one another over the years and hash over old times. We both served on the USS Saratoga at different times. Goodbye friend RIP
Margie and Ron Decker
January 16, 2021
To Ken’s family,
So sorry to hear about Ken and we send our thoughts and prayers. I first met Ken and Bonnie when my mother( Mary Cortright) worked with Ken at the bank. Later years we attended church together. He was a kind, sweet man who helped others in so many ways. He will be missed but we will be together again one day soon.
Kathy (Cyphers) ) Detrick
January 14, 2021
Our prayers to Bonnie and family.
I Worked with Kenny at East Stroudsburg National Bank many many years ago.
He was a great guy and wonderful person to work with. ALWAYS SMILING!
Patrick
January 13, 2021
What a great man. Sorry to Bonnie and family for their loss.
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