Donald Gilbert Karns

Donald Gilbert Karns, 82, of Franklin died at 5:00 PM ,Thursday, June 13, 2013 at The Caring Place. Born February 13, 1931 in Kennerdell, Donald was the son of the late Harrison and Mary (Sager) Karns. On June 28, 1951 he married Mary E. Petersen, who survives. Donald was employed as a welder/electrician for the CPT and in the maintenance department for Sugar Creek Station. Mr. Karns was always very active in his church. He taught Sunday School at the Fox Street Church of God, and is currently a member of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church. In his younger days he enjoyed working on cars, as well as collecting antique and classic cars. He also enjoyed eating out, dominoes, playing cards, and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his spouse, Donald is survived by two sons, Daniel Wayne Karns and his wife, Diane, of NC, Kenneth Karns of Shrewsbury, MA; two daughters, Linda Decker and her husband, Dan, of St. Marys, Mary Ann Yount and her husband, Barry, of Oil City; his adopted son, Eric Berrios of NC; two brothers, Charles Karns and his wife, Hazel, and John Karns and his wife, Pat, both of Franklin; numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Hattie Parker, Myrtle Rearick, Grace Simpson, Anna Wagner, and Eleanor Kelly; and three brothers, Henry, William, and James Karns, and a half brother, Earl Karns. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Sunday, June 16, 2013, from 1-5 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 11 Am, at the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church with Rev. Gary Small, officiating. Interment will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The Caring Place, 103 N 13th Street, Franklin, PA 16323 . To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.