Robert Henry Kishbaugh

Robert H. Kishbaugh, 87 of Berwick, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born June 26, 1928 in Berwick, a son to the late Victor and Ruth (Jacobs) Kishbaugh. Bob taught science at the Berwick Junior High School and Middle School for 35 ½ years before retiring in 1987. He loved doing yardwork, going on cruises, and reading books. He also worked as the timekeeper for Berwick athletic events. Spending time with his family, however; was the most important thing in Bob's life. He was a member of Bower Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving Bob is the love of his life, the former Alba Waltman, to whom he was happily married for 63 ½ years. Also surviving are two daughters: Rebecca DiPasquale of Philadelphia and Jean Candeias and husband, Manuel of N.Y., three grandchildren: Matthew Candeias of IL. , Elizabeth Candeias of FL., and Andrea Rocha and her husband, Jonathon of IN., two great-grandchildren: Gabriel and Lilliana Rocha of IN., sister: Joanne Brown and husband, Marvin of Berwick, and nephew: Jan Hoida and wife, Mary of Berwick. A memorial service will held at a future date. Contributions in Bob's memory can be sent to the McBride Memorial Library, 500 Market Street, Berwick, PA. 18603.