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Kay Keirn Obituary
On February 28th, 2025, Kay Ola Keirn passed away. Beloved wife to the late James D. Keirn Sr.; devoted mother of James D. Keirn Jr. and his wife Kathleen, and Charles S. Keirn and his wife Leslie; cherished grandmother of James D. Keirn III, Ryan A. Keirn, Stephanie Keirn, Eric Keirn, and Harmony Burton; dear sister of Joann North, Bob Pollock, Linda Blanchette, Charles Pollock, and the late Ron Pollock. Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, Maryland 21221 on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Interment at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Eureka Volunteer Fire Department. This can be done through the link or mailed to:
Eureka Volunteer Fire Company
PO Bo 457
Stewartstown, PA 17363-0457
https://www.eureka54.org/fire-donations.asp
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1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, MD 21221
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