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David Kuhns Obituary

61 years of age and resident of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Friday evening May 13, 2022 in Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Geraldine "Gerri" Dorney-Kuhns for almost 22 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Warren and Anna E. (Cook) Kocher. David worked in sales and deliveries for Kleckner and Sons Appliances for many years, and enjoyed his membership with Fullerton Fire Co. #1. He proudly served for over 20 years in the Army National Guard. Surviving beside his wife Gerri are daughter Amber Dorney and son Christopher Sweeney; grandson Xavier Santiago and great granddaughter Ivy; sister Joanne Sommer; brothers Michael with wife Cathy, Daniel with wife Patricia, and Donald with wife Yvette; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family; he is predeceased by sister Diane Stein, brother Norman Kuhns, and brother in law Ronald Sommer.

Services officiated by Rev. George R. Eckstein will be 11:00 am Thursday May 19, 2022 in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd. Whitehall, PA 18052, located 1 block south of the Fullerton Ave. exit of Route 22, where his family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 am. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown. For those who wish to honor David with a member contribution, his family suggests a donation to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society PO Box 12269, Newport News, VA 23612 www.givenow.lls.org

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Published by Morning Call on May 18, 2022.

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The James Family

May 20, 2022

To Dave´s family,
He was an old friend of ours. We are so sorry for your loss. In more recent years, He used to save boxes at His work for our kids drama club to use as scenery and we would catch up then. Fly high Dave, and rest well my old friend. May God comfort you with memories.

Jack and Denise

May 18, 2022

Dave it was a blessing to have you in our lives. We are going to remember all the crazy times we had together. Rest in peace. Gone to soon but never forgotten.

Gail

May 18, 2022

Today when I heard the news from you that the love of your life had passed, I was filled with so much sadness, my heart broke for you. I'll miss seeing him with you and Jerry, waiting on him at the diner and hearing about your cruise's together. Praying for you and your family. May you find comfort and strength in the days ahead, lean on the Lord. God bless you and give you peace
Your server at Whitehall Diner

Kenyetta Moore

May 18, 2022

I didn´t know him personally but I do know his daughter Amber .. I just wanna give my deepest condolences to Amber and her family .. my prayers are with you guys ..

A grateful American.

May 18, 2022

Thank You for your service.

Grateful

May 18, 2022

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Giulio

May 17, 2022

My deepest condolences go out to the family

Hann F (Temple BMT)

May 17, 2022

it was an honor to care for Dave. may his memory be a blessing.

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