Robert W. Kemp

Robert W. Kemp, 80, of the Clarks Summit and Glenburn area, died at home Monday.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Roland and Olive O'Dell Kemp. He graduated from John Bartram High School, Philadelphia, and moved to the Clarks Summit area 50 years ago. He was living in the Glenburn area at the time of his death.

Bob was an Air Force Korean War veteran attached to the 117th Bombardment Squadron, and worked in the corrugated packaging business for the last 50 years. Bob retired as a sales manager for Chesapeake Corp., and was the owner of Total Packaging Inc. at the time of his passing.

Best known to many as just "Coach," Bob spent tireless hours coaching area youths at the Legion and Teener League levels for the past 25 years. Bob was most recently an assistant coach for Abington Heights baseball and special adviser to Lackawanna College baseball. His knowledge of baseball and endless talks will be sadly missed. "Go Kemper Ball."

In the early '60s, Bob helped lobby and get passed current laws for adoption and children's rights. He was an avid reader, history enthusiast, sports fan and member of Masonic Sun Lodge for more than 50 years. He will be missed by his family.

Surviving are four children, David D. Kemp, Kyle R. Kemp, Virginia Lee Kemp Kissinger and Kathleen Ann Kemp; and two granddaughters.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise R. Morrow.

A memorial service will be held Friday at noon at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, full Masonic rights will be presented to him at this time. Family and friends may pay respects on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Abington Community Library, 1200 Morgan Highway, South Abington Twp., PA 18411.