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Charles Kearn Obituary
Charles R. Kearn, of Bensalem, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Capital Health System, Trenton, N.J. Born December 22, 1948, in Hanover Township, he was a son of the late Phillip and Kathleen Quinn Kearn. Charles was a graduate of Hanover High School, class of 1967, and served in the U.S. Air Force in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service. He was a former Director of Disaster Services for the Lower Bucks County Red Cross. He was most recently employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Philadelphia. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, the former Carol Trumbower Kearn, in 2011. Surviving are children, Cynthia Kearn and her children, Robert, Alexandra and Jesse, of Bushkill; and James and Jennifer Kearn and their children, Jacob and Ryan, of Lexington, S.C.; brothers and sisters, Michael Kearn, Hanover Township; Lynda Dunn, Shavertown; Allen Kearn, Dover, Del., and Colleen Kearn, Hanover Township. Funeral will be at the convenience of the family from the Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Those who desire may give donations to The Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center of New Jersey, Capital Health System, 750 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08638.
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Donna Berry
October 13, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Charlie well but he was always smiling when I saw him in the radio room. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time.
Matt Giacobbi
October 13, 2011
Charlie - Thank you for your friendly attitude and willingness to always go the extra mile. It was a joy working in the radio room when Charlie was on duty. He had fantastic stories, a great attitude, and a genuine love for life and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Kearn family members.
Sherry Abrams
October 12, 2011
Charlie - It was a pleasure working with you and you will surely be missed.
Fatima Carter
October 12, 2011
Charlie-
I'm shocked and saddend...and you will truely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I will miss talking and laughing with you Charlie....R.I.P you were a good guy!!!!!!
October 11, 2011
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Charlie and my sympathies go out to his family. I never met Charlie, but spoke to him by phone. I still have the email that he sent to me when he was assisting me in Richmond, and was taken back of how helpful he was, even though I knew he was very busy in the Philly office. After 20 years, that was very refreshing to see and I never forgot it. He didn't complain, he just helped....G. Zacchetti (Richmond, Va.)
October 11, 2011
Rest in peace Charlie. I will miss our talks in the radio room at night before I leave for home. You were the epitomy of excellence and a great guy. We were fortunate to have you...
Bob Downey
October 11, 2011
Charlie was a hard working and very dedicated person. He had passion for the law enforcement mission and always had a smile on his face. He was the smiling face that greeted me as I left work at the end of the day and I knew the office was in good hands.
I am very sorry for your losses over the past year and will keep your family in my prayers.
We will miss you Charlie!
Hunter and Heather Cushwa
October 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We hope your memories will bring you comfort. Charlie was a good guy who will be sorely missed.
Just a couple of the Kearn boys
October 10, 2011
Thanksgiving in South Carolina
October 10, 2011
Pop & Jim
October 10, 2011
With Jesse
October 10, 2011
On the boat July 2011
October 10, 2011
With the Grandkids
October 10, 2011
Pop at Lake Wallenpaupak with Ryan
October 10, 2011
At the range in the Poconos
October 10, 2011
Jim and Sandy Kilmer
October 9, 2011
Charlie was a great guy whose company we always enjoyed. We will miss him greatly.
Gretchen Hall
October 9, 2011
So sorry for you lose Jim and Jen! I am here if you need me.
October 9, 2011
Miss you!
Jennifer Kearn
October 9, 2011
Still can't believe that you are gone. Love you and miss you, always.
Cyndi Kearn
October 9, 2011
Cyndi Kearn
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Cyndi Kearn
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Cyndi Kearn
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Cyndi Kearn
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Cyndi Kearn
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POP
Cyndi Kearn
October 9, 2011
Loved those Grandkids
Cyndi Kearn
October 9, 2011
Pop n Rob
Cyndi Kearn
October 9, 2011
Mom and Dad
Cyndi Kearn
October 9, 2011
Loved to hunt
Cyndi Kearn
October 9, 2011
Rob Krisanda
October 9, 2011
POP we love you. Allie, Robbie, and Jesse
Cyndi Kearn
October 9, 2011
I'm devasted, this was to sudden. I love you DAD!
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