Robert Dinning

Robert "Bob" Dinning, 70, of Newton Township died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at Regional Hospital, Scranton.  His wife is the former Karen Jacob.  The couple have been married since 1970.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Robert and Ann Edwards Dinning.  He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and was employed as a Structural Draftsman by Highland Associates in Clarks Summit.  He was also known for his stand at the South Side Farmer's Market and his volunteerism at the Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance.

Bob will always be remembered for his constant smile and jovial personality.  He loved his family and he loved his job and he was a man who found joy in simple things like ABBA music, Jeopardy, and working with his wife to grow their own produce.

Surviving are a son, Jason Dinning, Terrebonne, Oregon; daughters Janet Czyzyk and husband Ron, Landenberg, and Jessica Gula and husband Jason, Scranton; grandchildren Quinn Dinning, Emily, Kyle, and Cole Czyzyk, Grace and Nadia Gula; nieces Lisa Dinning and Shelley Schuler.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Dinning; a brother, Ellis Dinning, and sister Janet Dinning.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Evangelical Free Bible Church, 431 Carbondale Road, South Abington Township, PA  18411 with services by Pastor Mike Measley.  Friends may call on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Evangelical Free Bible Church or to Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance, Inc., 8 West Olive St., Scranton, PA  18508.