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Gene Young Obituary
Gene R. Young, 66, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, July 10, 2025. He was born August 24, 1958 to the late Theodore R. Young, Jr. and Marjorie (Smith) Young.
Gene was a family man who more than anything loved his grandchildren. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother.
He is survived by his daughter, Alisha Kleinfelter and husband Tim; grandchildren, Caiden R. Devert, Alexis M. Burrows and husband Josh, and Rylin R. Kleinfelter; and sister, Patricia Young. He is predeceased by his brother, Jeffrey Young.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11 AM at Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, PA 17078. A time of viewing will be held from 10 AM until the start of the service. A viewing will also be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 5-7 PM. Burial will follow the service on Friday at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Hershey.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society at www.donate.cancer.org
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