Robert Tinsley, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA, after a two year fight for life against lung cancer. His devoted wife, Hélène Olecki Tinsley was with him till the end. Bob was born in Stroudsburg, PA, on September 26, 1949 to the late Willard Tinsley and the late Margie Streepy Tinsley. They relocated to Justus, PA, when Bob was 5 years old. He graduated from Scott High School, then went on to receive a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. Bob went to California to work for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft and then returned to our area and worked for Aker Drill in Clarks Summit, PA. A gifted designer, Bob decided to start his own company and in 1982 formed Tinsley Design and Fabricating, Inc. in Moscow, PA, which he very successfully ran for 37 years. Bob loved his work and regretted giving it up, but sold it just this past April 2019. He loved golfing with his favorite partner, his wife Helene, enjoyed working in the gardens at their home in the company of their special dog, Rudy. He was a member of Elkdale Baptist Church, West Clifford, PA, a director on the Board of Mostly Opera. He had a strong faith in the Lord Jesus and accepted his fate willingly. Helene and Bob would like to thank all their caregivers at hospice, Interim Health Care, Dr. Phillip Boccagno and especially, Dr. Kishori Veerabhadrappa. Bob is also survived by his handsome son, Matthew, and his wife, Michele, Staten Island, NY; his cousin, Bruce Tinsley and wife, Myra, Tampa, FL; and his cousin, Heather Mousley and her husband, Scott, Greentown, PA. The funeral was held Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. from the Elkdale Baptist Church of West Clifford, 45 State Route 2014, Clifford Township, PA, officiated by Rev. Frank Bissol, pastor. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst, PA. Pallbearers: Matthew Tinsley, Bruce Tinsley, Scott Mousley, Joseph Bissol, John Klimek, John Carr, Jack Schiever and Ryan Olsommer. A viewing was held Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA, and Monday, August 19, 2019 from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions were sent in Bob's name to the Elkdale Baptist Church, 45 S.R. 2014, Clifford Township, PA 18470 Visitation at Funeral Home 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, August 18, 2019 Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services 18 Airport Road Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413 Visitation at Main Service 9:30 am - 10:00 am Monday, August 19, 2019 Elkdale Baptist Church Of West Clifford 45 State Route 2014 Clifford Township, Pennsylvania, United States 18470 Funeral Service 10:00 am Monday, August 19, 2019 Elkdale Baptist Church Of West Clifford 45 State Route 2014 Clifford Township, Pennsylvania, United States 18470 Final Resting Place 12:00 pm Monday, August 19, 2019 Fairview Memorial Park 111 SR 435 Elmhurst, Pennsylvania, United States 18416