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Robert Kerns, Jr.

May 12, 1932 — March 12, 2020

Robert A. Kerns, Jr., age 87, of Broomall, PA., passed away on March 12, 2020.

Born in 1932 to the late Robert A. Kerns Sr. and Clara (Spice) Ghezzi.  Beloved husband of the late Frances (Pennington) Kerns. Loving father of Kimberly K. Walter (Christopher); Caring grandfather of Ryan C. Walter; Dear brother of Joanne Farley (Wallace) & the late Ronald R. Kerns; Uncle of Joanna Farley D’Antonio (Christopher), Ronald R. Kerns (Lauren) and John Robert Kerns (Kristin).

Robert was known as a kind, thoughtful and caring person. He loved his family and spending time with them. Robert enjoyed volunteering his time at St. David’s Episcopal Church, traveling abroad, often to Europe or Costa Rica and just being social, going out to dinner or partaking in the Orpheus Club in Philadelphia. He enjoyed visiting different libraries and finding something good to read. He also loved music, especially listening to Dixieland jazz.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:30-2:30 PM and to his Funeral Service at 2:30 PM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 366 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA.   Interment will be private.

Per the CDC Guidelines and the State of Pennsylvania, masks are to be worn when visiting the family and for the Funeral Service and Social Distancing is to be observed.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, October 22, 2020

1:30 - 2:30 pm

The Donohue Funeral Home - Wayne

366 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

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Funeral Service

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Starts at 2:30 pm

The Donohue Funeral Home - Wayne

366 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

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Interment Private

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