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Edward L. Kerns

  • On July 22, 2021
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Edward L. Kerns age 77 of Prosperity, formerly of Claysville passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 21, 2021.

Born on September 24, 1943 of Washington, PA.

He was the beloved husband of Violet Arlene Kerns; loving father of Craig W. Kerns, Jeffrey S. Kerns (Crystal Stepanovich) and the late Edward D. Kerns; grandfather of Tyler J. (Kayla) Kerns, Courtney (Patrick) Barrett, and Cassidy Kerns; great grandfather of Maddie and McKenzie Barrett and Emma Kerns; brother of Betty Kafka, Ginger Fisher and Mina Guy; many nieces and nephews; best friends Craig Moore and Jean McGary, and the late James McGuire and Tom Milligan.

Ed like to hunt, garden, travel and most of all spend time with his family.  He was always ready when anyone needed help.  Mr. Kerns worked for 11 years at Richey’s Grocery in Lagonda.  He then left and went to Green Valley Packing until a medical retirement in 1987.

He graduated in 1961 from McGuffey High School.  He is still close to his classmates today.  In 1963, he married Arlene White Kerns in Cumberland, Maryland.  They celebrated 58 years of marriage on March 15, 2021.

Family and friends are welcome Saturday, July 24, 2021 from noon until the time of service at 4 pm at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317.

Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com.

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11 Comments

The Kelley Family
Arlene and entire family, you have our sincere sympathy. Ed was a good man and friend. We will keep you all in our prayers. Dayle and Dave
Tracey Hartzell & family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Kerns. May God give you strength and love during this time of sorrow. Keeping you in our prayers in the days ahead.
Linda & George Pescho
To all of Ed's family, George and I express our deepest sympathy. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time❤️🙏
Melanie Wolfe
My deepest condolences to Arlene and the Kerns family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
RUSSELL GILLIS
Sorry to hear of ED's passing! I always enjoyed talking with him. To Violet,Craig,Jeff,Tyler and Courtney, I feel for your loss ! May God bless you all!
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