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1937
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2020
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Robert Kinsley Obituary
09/03/1937 - 10/29/2020
Robert W. Kinsley, 83, of Stroud Township, died Thursday evening, October 29, 2020, while under hospice care at home. He was the husband of Doris (Doll) Kinsley with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Born on September 3, 1937 in Scranton, he was the only child of the late Clayton and Marian (Card) Kinsley; and was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.
In earlier years, he worked as a pressman at the Pocono Record; and in 1968 he and his wife took over the family business, Kinsley's Market of which his father started in 1950. Bob remained active in the day to day operation of Kinsley's Shoprite until this past year.
Bob was very active in his community and received many community service awards over the years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tannersville where he served on council, finance committee and as an usher; was a 49 year member of the Tannersville Lions Club where he was a past president, vice president and recording secretary; a 32nd degree member of Pocono Lodge #780 F&AM; a member of B.P.O. Elks #319 in East Stroudsburg; a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #1106 in Stroud Township; and lifetime member of Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Company. He also served on the Pocono Township Planning Commission; president of the board for Wyoming Valley Distributors; and vice president for Affiliated Foods.
In addition to his wife, surviving are two children, Doris D. Kinsley-Jacoby and husband Richard and Christopher S. Kinsley, Sr. and wife Margaret; two grandsons, Christopher S. Kinsley, Jr. and wife Angela and Robert Kinsley and wife Kayla; two step-grandsons, Jason Jacoby and Jacob Jacoby; and five great-grandchildren, Nora, Christopher III, Sophia, Everly and Olivia.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Reeders Methodist Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial remembrances be made to Tannersville Lions Club, St. Paul Lutheran Church, The Salvation Army or Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Company.
William H. Clark Funeral Home
1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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Kale Drake
November 11, 2020
Dear Doris and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a good man and a I remember him well from our church family. Your family has been a staple in our community and I even remember shopping in the original store in Tannersville. Bob was a good friend to the community and I will miss him. I hope that you will be able to find peace and comfort from the love of God in this time of sadness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kale Drake
Regina Schedler
November 7, 2020
My deepest condolences go out to the Kinsley Family. Mr. Kinsley was a wonderful soul of the Poconos and will be remembered very fondly as a pillar to his community and a highly respected and highly honorable contributor to the food industry. I rented his family's heritage cottage and he could not have been a better landlord. He will be sinserly missed.
Diane R Royce
November 4, 2020
I will always remember my Uncle Bob! He always was full of compliments and support for me as his niece and former employee. He supported many hard workers by paying them their worth. He always knew how to make others laugh, feel calm and feel extra special. He loved his family and treated my aunt with a great deal of true love and honor. He worked hard to put his whole family first over all his outside responsibilities. He was humble and a true giver to those who surrounded him. I will miss most of all laughing about old past stories. He could lighten up many a stressful moment (along with his family) just with a hearty laugh!
I thank him for always believing in me and always making me feel special. I will miss you back in Poconos, but plan to see you again in heaven!
The Gallagher’s
November 3, 2020
Been a Kinsley shopper for 19 years and always enjoyed seeing the Kinsleys in the store. Deepest sympathy to his family & employees on this great loss.
Cindy Wallingford
November 3, 2020
Sorry to hear of Mr Kinsley’s passing. He always asked how Dad is doing? Truly a gentleman. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. Mark, Cindy, Ryan, and Amy
Anna Grimaldi-Manwiller
November 2, 2020
My condolences to the Kinsley family. Mr. K was an amazing person who treated his employees like one of his own. Always a smile on his face and an ear to listen. I am proud to say that I am a former and current employee of The Kinsley Family. May his memory live on forever in all of us. My love and prayers to the Kinsley family.
Andy Mink
November 2, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed working for Mr. Kinsley in the produce section back in the early 80s. It was a great environment to learn in, and I believe it was his leadership that made it so. My condolences to family and friends.
Erin Beers
November 2, 2020
My deepest sympathies. Kind, caring, loving and generous are just a few words to describe Mr. Kinsley.
Randall Kuehner
November 2, 2020
A kinder, friendlier, more generous person you will never meet. He was a father to me and I will never forget the way he always treated me like his own. My deepest condolences to the whole Kinsley family.
Tracey Gesell
November 2, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Christopher
November 2, 2020
He was the most fair and honest man I ever new. He truly loved his wife and grandkids, great grandkids he always believed everyone deserve second chances! Always had a story to tell had a great memory he was my rock He was my Dad !!
Maryellen Mross
November 1, 2020
I have fond memories of Mr Kinsley when he had his store in Tannersville. He always had a smile on his face and was friendly and very helpful. Sending sincere sympathy to the entire Kinsley family on their loss of a dear loved one
Maryellen Shook Mross
Stephen FMiller jr
November 1, 2020
Bob was one of the kindest people I know he will be dearly missed
Joseph Tepedino
November 1, 2020
My condolences to Mrs. Kingsley and family. So sorry to hear that Mr. Kingsley passed away. God has him now. ✝I never saw him without a smile and a kind word.
He was a very special person. Prayers and thoughts to the family❤✝
Donna and John Myra
November 1, 2020
Bob Kinsley always exhibited his love for Christ by the caring way he treated everyone blessed enough to be in his life. John enjoyed painting for Bob and enjoyed the chats they used to have during the jobs. He was a friend to all. He will be missed as he impacted so many lives in his community.
Al and Terry Kresge
November 1, 2020
Bob was a wonderful friend and a great friend of our family. He will be missed.
Anthony bear redington
November 1, 2020
I know Bob since I work for him at shoprite he was like a father to me he let let go on Facebook on my back he a good friend and he will be missing by me ant bears family
Linda & John Gialouris
November 1, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. John worked at the Record as an inserter when Mr. Kinsley worked there.
Roy Bailey
November 1, 2020
One of the good guys! Our sincere condolences to the Kinsley family.
Veronica Kaye
November 1, 2020
So saddened, our deepest sympathy. He welcomed all with a happy smile. I am sure he has been welcomed with a happier smile in heaven, may he rest in peace.
Dawn Bartron
November 1, 2020
I'm so sorry for the loss to your family. I remember seeing Mr. Kinsley often in church. My heart goes out to you. May God give you comfort during this time of sorrow.
Laura Maliszewski work in the International Cheeses. My deepest condolences to th
October 31, 2020
Mr Kinsley was a wonderful working man. The whole family are worker. They made jobs for our community. So glad to be working in ShopRite. They treat us like family . God Bless the Kinsley Family Mr Kinsley Will be missed
Danielle Everitt
October 31, 2020
Im so sorry for your loss.May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rina
October 31, 2020
The kindest man I have met. The love he has/had for his family, business & trains is beyond belief. The smiles & laughter he shared with so many. I’ll remember him beyond the stars. Working for the Kinsley’s is like being “Home”, you are always comfortable.
My condolences to the entire family
Rest In Peace Mr. K
Paula Borino
October 31, 2020
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. K. I will always remember the times I spent talking to him and listening to his memories of the past and the start of Shoprite. My condolences to the family and may he rest in peace.
Maria Coqueran-Belk
October 31, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, from a grateful customer.
Kristin
October 31, 2020
Sorry to hear this. Condolences to all of the Kinsley’s and their families.
I worked for them many years ago and I am thankful for the experience.
RIP.
Donna (Strausser) Wilson
October 31, 2020
My condolences to the Kinsley Family Mr. Robert was always a very friendly man I always loved going into his store growing up .He i s gonna be sadly missed
Mike and Mari-Cay Hartman
October 31, 2020
We are so sorry for the Kinsley Family loss of their loving patriarch. He was a man who loved his family and worked hard to care for them. He made the world a better place. You are in our prayers.
Bonnie Schmidt
October 31, 2020
Mr. K you will be sadly missed. I feel very honored that I was one of your employees for many years. you were a great guy, always nice to everyone. my sincere condolences go out to the entire family at this time. God bless!
Bonnie Schmidt
Bryan
October 31, 2020
I started working for the Kinsleys in summer of 2005. Instantly Mr. K and his family made me feel like i was part of their family. I can remember even when it got really busy i would always stop and chat with him about the phillies and ask hey did you see that game or see that play? He was not just the pillar of strength of the store but of the whole community. My heart is heavy because i will miss just how genuine he really was. He was a great person with a great heart. There are not enough words that i can really say i just know that we will all work very hard to keep his store thriving and make him proud. Rest in peace Mr. K
Kathie J. Weiss
October 31, 2020
My condolences to the Kinsley Family. Mr. K was a great man. Will always remember my friendly banter about his Phillies.
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