ROBERT CAPIN, PHD

Robert Capin, PHD of Kingston, died Monday, June 22, 2015.

Born in Harrisburg, Feb. 6, 1926, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary Capin. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Accounting at Wilkes College class of 1950. Earned a Masters of Business Administration at Lehigh University, was conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees at Misericordia University and at Wilkes University. He served our country, in the United Sates Navy during World War II.
Robert distinguished career at Wilkes University spanned almost 50 years. He was an adjunct professor, tenured professor in accounting, Dean of Evening and Summer College, Dean of Academic Affairs. He was best known as a remarkable teacher, mentor and advisor. He was the third President of Wilkes University between From 1974 through 1984. He holds the distinction of being the only Wilkes graduate to become President of the institution.

His former students honored him by establishing the Robert S. Capin Accounting Scholarship Fund. Wilkes University also honored him by establishing the Robert S. Capin Chair in Accounting and named Capin Hall, a building on the Wilkes University campus in his honor.

He served on numerous boards of directors for charitable and not for profit organizations Including : Board of The National Institute of Health, Jewish Community Center where he also served as Executive Director, The Hoyt Library, Osterhout Free Library, The United Way, Executive Director of Jewish Family Services, Ecumenical Enterprises, President Emeritus of Wilkes University, President of Congregation Ohav Zedek and many other organizations. He had a passion for music and was a member of the JCC Klezmer band.

Robert continued his distinguished teaching career when he began a weekly current events class at the Jewish Community Center. He combined his gift of teaching , his interest in current events, comradery with his contemporaries, social interaction and intellectual stimulation. His classes became legendary and well attended for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his loving Wife, the former Libby Smulovitz and daughter, Deborah Buckler.

Dr. Capin is survived by daughter, Ellen Haeussler and her husband, Robert, son, David Capin and his wife Joyce; Grandchildren, Jeffrey Lubin, Mark Lubin, Rea Bochner, Joshua Buckler, Aaron Buckler, Shira Dragun, Abigail Capin and Claire Capin, and Great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be today, Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 12:00 noon at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the Wilkes Campus, corner of West River and South River Streets, Wilkes-Barre.

Interment will be in Anshe Sfard Cemetery, Demunds.

Shiva will be observed from 3-5 PM, Tuesday, June 23 at the Presidents home at Wilkes University, 30 West River Street, Wilkes Barre.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert S. Capin Accounting Scholarship Fund, The Robert S Capin Honorary Chair of Accounting at Wilkes University or a charity of choice.

Arrangements by Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Wilkes-Barre.

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