John Edward Kivlin

John Edward Kivlin, 69 of North East, MD, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at John's Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Born in Hialeah, FL, on April 8, 1956, he was the son of The Late James Joseph and The Late Eva Marie (Salter) Kivlin.

After 40+ years, John is a proud retiree of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council #21. He shared his knowledge and skills of the trade with his sons, family members & friends and assisted them on their journey as Union painters. He enjoyed fishing and boating. Loved spending time with his grandkids.

Survived by his wife: Theresa H Kivlin, five daughters: Bonnie L Kivlin of West Chester, PA, Christine M Kivlin of West Chester, PA, Helena M Bradley (Nate) of Elkton, MD, Theresa L Hickey of North East, MD, and Racheal A Kivlin of North East, MD, and two sons: Steven J Kivlin of Bristol, PA, Joseph J Kivlin of North East, MD

Brother of three sisters: Elizabeth "Tootsie" M Seefelot of Media, PA, Eve M Kelly of Elkton, MD, and Judith Althouse of Delaware City, PA.

Predeceased by his two sons: The Late John Philip Kivlin, and The Late John E Kivlin Jr, and one brother, The Late James J Kivlin, Jr.

Friends may call on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, with funeral services starting at 11:00 am.

Interment will be immediately following at the Cherry Hill Cemetery in Cherry Hill, MD.