Name: Visitation for Bmc Ret John A. Kearns
Start: 2025-01-19T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-19T14:00:00.000Z
Location: LEHMAN FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. WH

Chief Petty Officer (Ret) John A. Kearns, 73, of White Haven, passed away at home, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late James and Anna Klem Kearns and was a graduate of Crestwood High School. John served his country proudly in the United States Coast Guard, retiring as Boatswain Mate Chief and qualified as a Navy Diver among other things. He enjoyed fishing, scuba diving, flying, was an awesome chef and anything where he could be outdoors, on the water or in the ocean. He was an advocate for Veterans, helping many Veterans over his lifetime. He even authored a book about a submarine in the Great Lakes! In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sister, Judy Hartley, nephew Joseph Hartley, niece Cindy. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, James, Luke, John and Jacob Kearns; grandchildren Alexander and Aaron Kearns; longtime girlfriend Hope Littleton of White Haven and mother of his sons, Bridget Gilligan. He is survived by his brothers Jim and Joe. Memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, January 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. 403 Berwick St. White Haven. Interment will follow, with military honors, in Laurel Cemetery, White Haven. Friends are invited to join the family from 12:00 noon until service time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of BMC RET JOHN A. KEARNS, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jan. 5, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Jim Nolda

January 8, 2025

John was the first XPO that I had when I entered the Coast Guard. He was instrumental in chartering my successful career in the Coast Guard. With the absolute fondest memories of John. My Condolences to the family. BMCM Jim Nolda, Ret.

Grateful

January 5, 2025

John,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

January 5, 2025

Chief, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The Cutter is now on station preparing for your final departure. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

LEHMAN FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. WH

403 Berwick St., White Haven, PA 18661

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19

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

LEHMAN FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. WH

403 Berwick St., White Haven, PA 18661

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403 Berwick St. Route 940, White Haven, PA 18661

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