Video

Kenneth F. Tinklepaugh

4/26/2017

Kenneth F. Tinklepaugh, of Warwick and formerly of Nyack, passed away peacefully at home with family on April 26, 2017. He was 81 years old.

Born on January 5, 1936 in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Esther (Green) Tinklepaugh.

He was married to Janice (Schroeder) Tinklepaugh.

Ken lived a life of compassion and service and his willingness to go the extra mile touched the lives of many. After graduating college, he was ordained to the ministry in 1960, serving congregations in Pennsylvania and New York for eleven years. He had a special gift for knowing what others needed and the desire to help them meet that need. This led him to the field of Probation, working with troubled youth and families. He was instrumental in starting a volunteer mentoring program now known as Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Rockland County. Ken also enjoyed serving as an adjunct instructor for King’s College/Briarcliff campus, assisting in the development of a Criminal Justice curriculum.

He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and friend and we were blessed to have had him in our lives.

He is survived by his wife, Janice of Warwick; his children: Cheryl (Timothy) Ferris of Marcellus, NY, Sandra (Jonathan) Franck of Warwick, Janice (Gordon) Graven of Warwick, and Steven Tinklepaugh (Robert Guerrero) of Long Beach, CA; five grandchildren: Kait Barnum, Jeremy Ferris, Zachary Franck, Matthew Franck, and Christian Graven. He was predeceased by a son, David in 2005.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 3^rd, from 7:00-9:00 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, NY. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, May 4^th, at Goshen Christian Reformed Church, 2440 Route 17A, Goshen, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Rockland County, 65 North Main Street, New City, NY 10956 – [email protected] or National Foundation of Ectodermal Dysplasias, 6 Executive Drive, Suite 2, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 – [email protected].

Calendar of Care

At the time of funeral service we commemorate and reflect on the life of Kenneth F. Tinklepaugh. In the days, weeks and months ahead it will be a comfort to family of Kenneth F. Tinklepaugh to continue to remember a life well lived. Please select a date on the Calendar of Care to be reminded via email to reach out and continue the caring for family of Kenneth F..

	Send a condolence card
	Post a memory
	Create a memorial page
	A phone call
	Send a meal
	Send flowers
	Make a visit
	Enter your reminder:

Please click calendar icon to select a day

Open the calendar popup.

Select Date
Email reminder to me at:

Leave Your Message

(What is it?)
The message will be forwarded to family

Your Name Email Town

Private

Public

Message

Please enter characters from the image on a left

Send Condolence Card

(What is it?)
Click to send Condolence Card

Memorial Pages

(What is it?)

I would like to create a memorial page

Messages

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the very sad passing of Ken.

Gillian Ballard
5/3/2017

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the very sad passing of Ken.

Gillian Ballard
5/3/2017

My condolences on your loss. I have fond memories of your family. Mr. Tinklepaugh was very kind towards my scruffy teenage self, and did me a huge favor in getting me a janitorial job at the county courthouse and Sherrif's office. My earnings helped me go to college and get away from a difficult situation at home. It made a big difference, and I still appreciate it.

Joe Niski
4/30/2017

Sandra and family, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers to you at this sad time. Sincerely, Dianne Buturla (Retired Redi/Apple Valley Pharmacy)

Dianne Buturla
4/28/2017

Thirty years ago I was blessed to meet this great man as my supervisor at Rockland County Probation. He was not only my boss, but my mentor and friend. It was my privilege to know and learn from him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family he loved in this difficult time.

Tim Davidian
4/27/2017

First Previous Next Last

showing 0 to 5 ( of 7 records)

Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.

Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.