Carl Curtis "Curt" McKahan

Carl Curtis "Curt" McKahan obituary

Carl Curtis "Curt" McKahan

Carl McKahan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thorn-Black Funeral Home - Cambridge on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Carl "Curt" Curtis McKahan, 57, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Arbors of Stow after battling a long illness.

Curt was born on October 28, 1967, in Akron, a son of the late Robert and Lemoine (Douglas) McKahan.

Curt was a carpenter for Knights construction, doing roofing and siding. Curt enjoyed comic books and fishing. He was a member of Jerusalem Church in New Philadelphia.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Dave McKahan, and his grandparents, Leland and Sue Douglas.

Curt is survived by his brother, Paul McKahan of Dexter City, three sisters, Louis Wade of Florida, Lisa Snell of Akron, and Melissa Dilley of Cambridge, as well as many nieces and nephews.

There will be no services held at this time.

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