BMC RET JOHN A. KEARNS

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.

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