Obituary of Robert Rifenbery

Robert W. Rifenbery Robert W. Rifenbery of Dougherty Road, Meshoppen died Friday evening surrounded by his loving family in the Hospice Unit of Mercy Hospital Scranton after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Kingston on August 25, 1944 son of Clara Smith Rifenbery of Beaumont and the late William Rifenbery. He was employed as a carpenter for Borel Builders of Meshoppen. He was an avid Hunter and a member of the Beaumont and Kunkle Rod and Gun Club. Bob loved spending time with his family and no matter how busy he always found time to help everyone. Bob was preceded in death by a sister Wilma Hopfer. Surviving is his wife Patricia Traver Rifenbery, Son Todd of Hyndam, Pa., daughters Amy Hancock, of Trucksville, Pa., Frann Rifenbery of Evans Falls, Step Sons James Thomas of Beaumont, Eric Thomas of Benton, Sister Ruth Lewis of Sarasota, Fla., 6 adopted grandchildren, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. At Bobs request there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming County Cancer Society, PO Box 629, Tunkhannock, Pa. 18657. Arrangements by the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com