John O. Karns's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2020 in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

John O. Karns

September 23, 1934 - November 6, 2020 (86 years old)

Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

John O. Karns's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2020 in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc.

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John O. Karns

September 23, 1934 - November 6, 2020 (86 years old)

Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

John O. Karns Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 6, 2020, at the age of 86, John O. Karns (Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania), born in Meadville, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John G. Karns and Claribel Karns (Kough); his sister Joycelyn Montney; his siblings-in-law, Roy Jay Montney, Paul Callow, Kenneth Garner, Esther Garner and Mary Ann Renninger; and his nephews, Mark Callow and Chris Cressman.

He is survived by: his wife Louise Karns (Renninger); his daughter Joan Karns of Lower Pottsgrove, PA; his grandchildren, Natalie Bourman-Karns and Samuel Bourman-Karns; his daughter-in-law Julie Bourman; and his parents-in-law, Doris Callow, Frank, Nancy Renninger, Shirley, Bob Cressman, Carl Renninger and Fran Heffner. He is also survived by 18 nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc.



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2941 Lutheran Rd, Gilbertsville, PA 19525

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