M. Lee Kern

M. Lee Kern, Jr., Sandy Lake, Pa, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 10, 2025, at home after a short illness. He was 83.

He was born January 29, 1942, in Sewickley, PA to Milton Lee and Margaret B. “Peg” Kern Sr.

Lee was a 1960 graduate of Lakeview High School and then served in the US Army until 1963 and was very proud Veteran.

In his early years he worked for Wonder Bread and Tip-Top Bread companies as a salesman and retired with over 30 years of service as a machinist for Joy Manufacturing of Franklin. Also, for many years he drove school bus for Gene Carey Busing of Sandy Lake.

He was a long-time member of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder and Deacon and for many years was the custodian and was also active in the church dinner theaters.

Lee loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He served many years as Cub Master for the local Cub Scouts. He was a member of the Sandy Lake Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed watching sports and was a loyal follower of the high school sports teams and was also an avid Steeler fan.

Most of all, Lee was a great family man, and loved to spend time with his grandchildren whom he adored.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, the former Bonnie M. Graham. They were married December 21, 1963, and she survives at home. Also surviving are three daughters: Michele (Jerry) Redfoot, Mindy (Mark) Sarver and Marci (Mark) Custer; six beloved grandchildren: Gretchen (Dan) Engstrom, Emily (Michael) Mosley, Brianna (Sean) Moyer, Kyleigh (Brendan) McAnallen, Brandon (Mae) Sarver and Tanner Sarver; seven great-grandchildren whom he lovingly referred to as “The Littles”: Easton and Oaklyn Moyer, Everett and Ellis Engstrom, Ezra and Scarlett Mosley and Theodore McAnallen. Also a brother Ralph J. (Karen) Kern survives. He will also be missed by his little dog “Rosie”.

Preceded in death by parents and an infant brother.

Family would like to thank UPMC Hospice for their wonderful care.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 99 Franklin Street, STONEBORO, where family and friends are welcome on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 4PM-7PM. Additional visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 12PM-1PM at Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, 3461 Sandy Lake New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145. A funeral service will follow at 1PM at the church with Rev. Beth Creekpaum officiating.

Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be rendered by V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.

Memorial Contributions: Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, 3461 Sandy Lake – New Lebanon Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145.

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