Robin Lee Whitney

Robin Lee Whitney, 74, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Stephen Whitney.

Born on January 10, 1952, in Meriden, CT, she is the daughter of the late John Candelent and Janet Barré.

She was a 1970 graduate of Rocky Hill High School in Connecticut. Robin was a loving and devoted wife who took great pride in helping her husband with their family business, where she worked as a secretary. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and enjoyed being part of the work they shared together.

Robin especially enjoyed spending time at the beach, playing tennis, and making memories with those closest to her.

Her faith was a guiding part of her life. As a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Robin found great joy in studying the Bible and sharing its teachings with others. She generously gave her time volunteering at the Kingdom Hall and studying the Bible with many people throughout the community. Through her faith, kindness, and genuine interest in others, she formed many meaningful friendships and touched the lives of those she met.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Tara Kozlansky and husband Jim; son, Matthew Whitney; sister, Tabatha Lee Sahadi; brother, Mark Lee Candelent; grandchildren, Mya Whitney, Joshua Whitney, Micah Kozlansky, Miles Whitney, Levi Kozlansky; great grandchild, Ameila.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Craig Candelent.

Family and friends who would like to attend Robin's service virtually can visit the following link on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM, https://www.zoom.com/ Meeting ID: 858 9378 1690, Passcode: Love.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Marcho, Sheldon, and Kukuchka Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.