Doris Claire Kirkner

Doris Claire Kirkner obituary, Laurel, DE

Doris Claire Kirkner

Doris Kirkner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watson-Yates Funeral Home on Feb. 12, 2026.
Doris Claire Kirkner, age 78, of Laurel, DE, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Genesis - Lofland Park Center in Seaford, DE. She was born on July 28, 1947, in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late John Randolph Newcomb and Doris Claire Hutchens Newcomb.

Over the years Doris had worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for various business along with Sunset Marina in Ocean City, MD. In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards with friends, golf and RVing with her husband, Robert "Bob" E. Kirkner.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Shaun Kirker of Laurel and her daughter Michelle Kirkner Bromhal of North Carolina; a granddaughter Megdalia; her brother John Newcomb and her sister Catherine Newcomb Dominick, all of Florida.

All services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers please sent donation to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.

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609 East King Street P.O. Box 356, Seaford, DE 19973

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