Evelyn L. Kinney

Evelyn L. Kinney, 54, of Chinchilla, died Sunday morning at her daughter's home in Factoryville, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Lionel and Evelyn Burlingame Seymour. She attended Abington Heights High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Ocean Logistics, formerly Supermarket Services. She was a member of the Clarks Green Assembly of God Church. Evelyn was a person who was always there for everyone she knew. She had a deep love for each and every one of her family and friends. The true happiness in Evelyn's life was her son, daughter and her three beautiful granddaughters. Although Evelyn will be deeply missed, we will celebrate that our lives were touched by such an strong, loving, selfless person. Evelyn was a dedicated and faithful woman. She will always be cherished in the hearts of all that knew her.

Surviving are a son, Mark Kinney and his wife, Laura, Clarks Summit; a daughter, Melissa Samsock and her husband, Charley, Factoryville; three sisters, Bonnie Benedict and husband, Darryl, Mill City; Barbara Tompkins and husband, David, Dalton; and Naomi Mascaro and husband, Tony, Chinchilla; a brother, George Seymour, Chinchilla; three granddaughters, Gabrielle and Isabelle Samsock and Hailee Kinney; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Lionel; and a sister, Ruth.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Clarks Green Assembly of God Church, 204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green, with services by the Rev. Glen White, pastor. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarks Green Assembly of God Youth Group or the Abington Christian Academy, 204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green, PA 18411.