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1957
DIED
2024
Robert Karns Obituary
Survived by his children, Jillian Karns of Shiremanstown and Quinn Karns of Mechanicsburg. Son of the late Richard and Vivian Karns, he had five siblings, Barbara Herr, Phyl Minishak, Pamela Hostetler, Donald Karns and Steven Karns.
Robert was an unconventional and absolutely outstanding father and a brilliant master of the carpentry trade. A loving caretaker to many things besides himself, he was also passionate about skiing, sailing, gambling, dancing, and having fun. Bobby's charm, wit, and contagious sense of adventure will be deeply missed by anyone that was lucky enough to know him.
Donations in his honor can be made to: York Area Intergroup District 45, PO Box 3470, York, PA 17402.
A celebration of life will be held at Ski Roundtop Tubing Lodge on Sunday, March 3 at 2pm.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Shane McKinney
April 12, 2024
Gonna miss you so much
Brett Coble
February 12, 2024
I knew Bob from school and we had the same acquaintances Sorry for you lost Donny and Pam
Jen
February 8, 2024
Bobby was always so much fun to be around. I am really going to miss his shining personality and terrific jokes.
James Wills
February 7, 2024
Bobby was a great friend and excellent carpenter he´s humor was priceless. Rip Buddy.
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