Robert Irvin Kennedy

Robert Irvin Kennedy

Robert Irvin Kennedy, 84, formerly of Center Street, Lock Haven, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in the Haven Place Senior Communities – UPMC, Lock Haven.

He was born in Lock Haven on Nov. 7, 1938 to the late Irvin Kennedy and Lillian Gordon Matter Kennedy Kirkman.

Robert had been a member of the Hillview Wesleyan Church and a member of Crafts Inc., both of Lock Haven. He loved Yankees baseball, Penn State football, watching Jeopardy and Days of Our Lives and to take rides with his caregivers and best friend, Ronald “Bucky” Botsford.

Survivors include a sister, Jeanne Miller, of Jersey Shore; nieces, Sheilah Yohn (Richard), of Reedsville, Michele Baum (Russell), of Reading, Debbie Crissinger (Robert), of Lamar, and Jerry Keeler (Tony), of Rocktown; a nephew, Jack Hill, Jr. (Janice), of Royersford; and his wonderful caregivers from Hope Enterprises who were his family for many years, Destiney Phillips, Michelle Treaster, Sarah Black, Glen “Eddie” Taylor, Gabriel Woods and Heather Madle.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, William Kirkman; sisters, Nancy Matter Hill and Delores Mayes; a brother-in-law, Charles Miller; and a nephew, Rance Miller.

Private services for Robert Irvin Kennedy will be held at the convenience of the family in the Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, LLC, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Officiating will be Pastor Donald Grant of the Hillview Wesleyan Church, Lock Haven.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Robert’s name to Hope Enterprises, 2401 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Online thoughts and memories can be made at www.gedonfuneralhomes.com or the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page.