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Barbara Jean Kurzenknabe

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Oct 18, 1946 – Jan 9, 2026 (Age 79)

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BORN
October 18, 1946
DIED
January 9, 2026
AGE
79
LOCATION
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

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Barbara Jean (Dick) Kurzenknabe, 79, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.Barb was a graduate of Susquehanna University and earned her Master's in Education from Shippensburg State College. She spent nearly 30 years teaching secondary English at her alma mater, Cedar...

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Condolences to her family. She was one of my all time favorite teachers.

Dear Glenn, we are sending sincere sympathy on the passing of Barb. Mary and David Kratzer

I will forever be grateful to Mrs. Kurzenknabe for "getting" my son as he struggled through a school system that did not reward a free, artistic spirit such as his. She was thrilled that he liked and understood Shakespeare and to this day, he remembers her fondly. He is a creature designer in Hollywood and has been for the last 15 years. Teachers like Mrs. K help keep the spirit of young artists alive. RIP, and thank you.

So sorry for your loss.

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Glenn, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. From our discussions I know that your marriage was a great one.

Barb was a very pleasant person to work with at Cadar Cliff. I have fond memories of those days with her and others t the Cliff.

So sorry for your loss. May her memory aiways be a blessing.