Robert C. Kinstlich

Robert C. Kinstlich, 72, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his home. He was born April 25, 1946 in New York, N. Y., a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Bokat) Bizub. Mr. Kinstlich was a graduate of Carmichaels Area High School and attended Penn State Fayette Campus, the Fayette Institute of Commerce and Technology and Technician Training Institute - HVAC. He served with the U. S. Army in Vietnam from 1965 until 1967. Mr. Kinstlich was a past commander of American Legion Post 400 and served other offices in the Post. In addition, he was a member of the Slovanic Club in Crucible, Pa., the Nemacolin Citizens Club, the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society, the United Mine Workers of America, the Pennsylvania State Correctional Officers Association and various veterans associations. His favorite pastimes were drinking wine with his daughters and attending his grandson's sporting events. He will be so missed by his family. On February 13, 1999, he married Susan K. Swift, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Nicole L. Popielarcheck (John) of Washington, Pa. and Jenine M. Gollinger (Mike) of Ripon, Cal; two step sons, Blair E. Thistlethwaite (Sara) of Mather, Pa. and Adam J. Thistlethwaite (Toni) of Warren, Ohio; four grandchildren, Sidney Popielarcheck, Jack Popielarcheck, Owen Gollinger and Ryan Gollinger; four step grandchildren, Hunter and Michael Thistlethwaite and Morgan and Mason Thistlethwaite; two sisters, Judy Zelznak (Rudy) of Apoka, Fla. and Deborah Anderson of Carmichaels; two step brothers, Charles Bizup of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Robert Bizub (Judy) of Tallmadge, Ohio; two step sisters, Dorothy Herbik of Bedford, Ohio and Eleanor Jean Lewandowsky of South Park, Pa.; a brother-in-law Donald Swift (Lema) of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Deborah Sanner (Gene) of Nemacolin and Jacki Halliday (James) of Aurora, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and his best canine friend, Cupid. Deceased in addition to his parents is a special niece, Melissa Anderson.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday and 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. on Saturday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carmichaels, Pa. with the Rev. Rebecca Dittenhafer officiating.

Full military honors will be accorded at Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels by American Legion Post 400 and the United States Army.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 224 South Market St., Carmichaels, PA 15320.