Frank A. Kern
Frank A. Kern, age 90, of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully Friday, January 11, 2019, with his loving family by his side.
He was born December 26, 1928, in Strabane, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Pere Belle Kern Sr.
Mr. Kern served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and prior to his retirement, he was a steel inspector with the Universal Cyclops Corporation.
He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, SNPJ Lodge 138 and St. Jerome Lodge 153 KSKJ, both of Strabane, and United Steel Workers of America.
Mr. Kern loved dancing and was very proud of his Slovenian heritage, always looking forward to the annual Slovene Fest. He enjoyed time spent with his family and traveled with them throughout the United States for more than 30 years.
On October 6, 1962, he married his devoted wife, Helen R. Kane, who survives after 56 years of marriage. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved children; his daughter, Marilyn (William Kirsch) of Robinson Township, and two sons, Gary Kern of Las Vegas, Nev., and Kevin Kern of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are five siblings, Joseph, Mary Simko, Richard, James and W. Jean Kern.
Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, January 16. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township with full military rites by VFW Post 191 Honor Guard and the U.S. Army.
To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.