Robert P. Kemery

Robert P. Kemery, 71, of Burlison, Tenn., formerly of Connoquenessing, passed away July 8.

Born March 13, 1946, to Ann Spurk Kemery and the late Paul L. Kemery, he grew up in Connoquenessing until joining the U.S. Navy.

Bob’s naval career took him to many stateside bases and three aircraft carriers, the USS Independence, the USS Saratoga and the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard and to Vietnam in 1967.

After 20 years of service he retired as a chief petty officer. He then worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 10 years.

Bob always enjoyed looking for “older” cars and trucks to restore and detail. He was able to do this for many years until his health declined. He still enjoyed taking one out for a ride around the block.

In addition to his mother, Ann, he is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Hallie Youngblood Kemery. They were married Jan. 26, 1964, at the First Baptist Church in Evans City.

Also surviving are two daughters, Angela Zelinski and Donna Pairmore; one son, Jeff Kemery; two sisters, Linda (David) Carr and Cindy (the late Bruce) Cypher; one brother, Doug (Colette) Kemery; five grandchildren, Robert Zelinski, Jena Zelinski, Jonathan Reyborn, Justin Kemery and Amber Parimore; three great-grandchildren, Avery Kemery, Emma Zelinski and Blayke Zelinski; his sister-in-law, Marty Youngblood (the late Bill) McCandless; and his special aunt, “Auntie Ivan” (Irene Jones) who helped them start their life together.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul; his paternal grandparents, Merle and Virdie (Smith) Kemery; his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Annie (Wiley) Spurk; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Evelyn Fink and Joe Youngblood; and his canine buddy, “Bo.”

KEMERY — As per the wishes of Robert P. Kemery, who died July 8, 2017, a private family memorial service was held in Tennessee.

Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.