Harold “Scott” Karlinsey, 71, of Alverda, PA passed away at home on Friday, April 21, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Son of Harry, Sr. and Faith (Good) Karlinsey of Northern Cambria, he was born on January 2, 1952.
Scott was a graduate of Purchase Line High School. He served in the Army and was stationed in Alaska during the Vietnam War.
He was a coal miner for 28 years, having worked for the Barnes & Tucker and TJS Mines.
A co-founder of Missions Around the World, Scott was faithful supporter of mission projects. He helped to finance churches in other parts of the world, in such places as the Philippines, Mexico and India, where a church is named in his honor.
Scott exemplified a life of giving. For instance, since he was once unable to come home for a family funeral, he then made it his personal endeavor to quietly assist others with the finances needed for them to come back home to attend family funeral services.
He was a friend to all whom he met. Some of his favorite moments were being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
He especially loved children. For years he and his wife, Rachel, welcomed foster children into their home and family.
Scott is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife, Rachel (Hopkins) Karlinsey, whom he wed on July 3, 1971; his five children: Susan (Zack) Scott of Indiana, PA; John (Penny) Karlinsey of Northern Cambria, PA; Sally (Richard) Weekley of Northern Cambria, PA; Joe (Angie) Karlinsey of Home, PA and Jae Karlinsey of Alverda, PA; seven grandchildren: Ashley (James) Spaid of Northern Cambria, PA; Aaron (Sydney)Karlinsey of Summerville, SC; Jacob (Kaylee) Karlinsey of Sidman, PA, Levi (Emma) Karlinsey of Northern Cambria, PA, Anthony and Nicole Scott, both of Indiana, PA and Aubrie Weekley of Northern Cambria and his four great grandchildren: RaeLynn, Oakley, Makenzie and Teagan.
Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Margaret Karlinsey of Nicktown, PA; brother Richard Karlinsey and friend Betty of Dixonville, PA; brother Harry (Ruby) Karlinsey, Jr. of Northern Cambria, PA; his six sisters in-law Edna (Kleo) Davis; Dora (Bill) Leamer; Linda (Frank) Barr; Donna (Raymond) Stockley; Debbie (TJ) Johns and Jonnie Filler; his brother in-law Jim (RaeJean) Hopkins and numerous nieces and nephews.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Herbert Karlinsey; brother in-law, Guy Hopkins; sister in-law, Cindy Patterson; parents-in-law: John and Alvassa (Rainey) Hopkins and his aunt, Maggie Karlinsey.
Family and friends will be received from 2-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA, where a 6:00 p.m. funeral service will immediately follow the visitation. Pastor Bob White will officiate. Military honors provided by the Clymer American Legion Post #222.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be forwarded to Missions Around the World. c/o P. O. Box 24, Alverda, PA 15710.
Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Scott’s guestbook and share condolences.
