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Barbara A. Kurkjian

1949 - 2022

Barbara A. Kurkjian obituary, 1949-2022, West Chester, PA

BORN

1949

DIED

2022

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Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Barbara Kurkjian Obituary

Barbara A. “Barb” Kurkjian (nee Harple), 72, of Chester Springs, PA, passed away on April 26, 2022. Born in West Chester, PA in 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert, Sr. and Mildred (nee Mercer) Harple. Barbara was the beloved wife of Daniel C. Kurkjian, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage; caring sister of Robert Harple (Jayne); loving aunt of 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Barbara was a 1967 graduate of Henderson High School. She was the Vice President and CFO of J.M. Schmidt Precision Tool Co. for 35 years. Barbara was a past Matron of the Eastern Star of West Chester. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 9:30-11 AM Thursday, May 5, 2022 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000, followed by her Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment Glenwood Memorial Gardens. Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Apr. 27 to May 1, 2022.

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The Hattons

May 4, 2022

Sending our love and condolences to Dan and all of Barbs family. She will be so missed.

Cindy Mosteller

April 28, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her at the office with her dog.

Cindi Metivier

April 28, 2022

Dan/Bob and family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA

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