Robert C. Kranch, 64, of Manahawkin died on Oct. 31 at Deborah Heart & Lung Hospital, Browns Mills.
Born in Coaldale, Pa. he lived in Hopewell before moving to Manahawkin 12 years ago.
He was a manager/estimator for Dave’s Electric, Ship Bottom.
He was a member of the Elks, Manahawkin, and was past president of the Hopewell Township Little League. He served on the board of St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, Lawrenceville, and worked 36 years for Mobil Research and Development, Hopewell Township.
Predeceased by his son Robert Brian Kranch and sister Doris Houck, he is survived by his wife Joanne (nee Piekarski); a son Bret Smith of Burlington; a daughter Karen and her husband Jason Kmiec of Bordentown; a brother Daniel Dale Kranch and a sister Phyllis Hook of Pottstown, Pa.; and grandchildren Kyle Smith and Emily and Bryan Kmiec.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Peter At The Light Church, Barnegat Light.
Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Hopewell at 12:30 p.m. following the church service.
Viewing hours will be on Friday from 7-9 p.m. at Maxwell Funeral Home 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin.
Donations may be made to Mercer ARC, Trenton, or to Deborah Heart & Lung, Browns Mills.
For directions or to send condolences, go to www.maxwellfuneralhome.com.

