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Kenneth Hammerstone Obituary
Born on July 13, 1939, in Milford, N.J., he was the son of the late Walter Hammerstone and Ruth McPeek Dunlap.
He was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School class of 1957.
He served in the United States Army Reserves for seven years and was employed by Cooper Power System in East Stroudsburg for 40 years.
He was of the Methodist faith and a member of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church.
He was an avid bowler and a member of the Eagles Lodge of Stroudsburg.
Surviving are two daughters, Lori Jo Hertzler and her husband, Ed, of Selbyville, Del., and Michelle Hallett and her husband, David, of Rexville, N.Y.; three sons, Kenneth L. Hammerstone Jr. and his wife, Naomi, of Bartonsville, Craig Hammerstone and his wife, Wendy, of Long Pond and Kirk Hammerstone of East Stroudsburg; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Melvin Hammerstone of Marshalls Creek; three sisters, Gloria Miller of Reeders, Patricia Merkle and her husband, Dan, of Marshalls Creek and Nina Trice of Allentown; brothers and sisters-in-law Walter and Sharon Hoffner of East Stroudsburg and Bill and Edie Williams of East Stroudsburg; nine nieces and nephews; and his dog, Spot.
He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Preston Dunlap.
Family and friends are invited to a calling period from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. The Rev. Dr. Edward C. Kimes will officiate a funeral service at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to V.N.A. Hospice of Monroe County Hospice House, 502 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, or East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, 87 South Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Hammerstone
Dottie,Marshall, Marty,Nick Kunkle
February 7, 2007
Daughter's & Son's and their family
Like to wish our sympathy too Gloria,Pat,Nina,Melvin,
SO sorry to hear about your father & brother.
Our thoughts & prayers & sorrow go out to the Love ones
God be with him with wife Pat.Mother Ruth. Father's Walter,Preston
Cas & Linda Reeves
February 7, 2007
David and Michelle,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our prayers. We love you.
April Garthwaite
February 6, 2007
Lori Jo and Ed, I'm so sorry about your father's passing! I am so grateful you were able to be there when he died. You've been in my prayers and thoughts so much and will continue to be as you go through the funeral and the next weeks.
Dad and Mom Hertzler
February 6, 2007
Ed and Lori, I'm so glad you could be with your dad when he passed away. I know this will be difficult in the coming days, but we stand by to listen and to help in any way we can. I wish so much we could be there tomorrow at the funeral. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May this be a way of strengthening your family bonds and appreciation for life.
Mary Anderson
February 5, 2007
Lori Jo and Family,
I've kept your Dad and you in my prayers during his illness and now at the time of his death. I'm sure that he felt your love and that must have made him one very happy man!
My sincere condolonces are with you. Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do for you.
Evalyn Briddell
February 5, 2007
From the Andrews/Briddell family We are so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise Grandin
February 5, 2007
Lori Jo and Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the coming days. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and let me know if I can help in any way.
JEANNE WHITMARSH
February 5, 2007
HI,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KEN. HE WAS MARRIED TO MY COUSIN PAT. HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN.
JEANNE WHITMARSH
Jerry Bailey
February 5, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Memories will keep your father with you forever and time heals all pain. God Bless all of you.
Dave, Jessica, and Ethan Reese
February 5, 2007
Hammerstone family, We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a good friend to me. I have a lot of good memories of the times I spent up at your house.
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