Kathleen Conklin's obituary , Passed away on April 15, 2026 in Chester, New Jersey

Kathleen Conklin

June 1, 1931 - April 15, 2026 (94 years old)

Chester, New Jersey

Kathleen Conklin's obituary , Passed away on April 15, 2026 in Chester, New Jersey

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William J. Leber Funeral Home

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Kathleen Conklin

June 1, 1931 - April 15, 2026 (94 years old)

Chester, New Jersey

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Kathleen Conklin Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kathleen Conklin (Chester, New Jersey), born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 94, on April 15, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband David L. Conklin; her sons, David (Debra) and Peter; her grandsons, Brian K. Conklin and Justin Ryan Conklin; her parents, Emma McKeown and Nicholas McKeown; and her sister Joan Nelson.

She is survived by: her sister Rita DeRiancho (Frank); her brother-in-law Thomas J. Nelson; and her children, John (Audrey), Kathleen (Albert), James, Paul (Donna), Joseph (Laurie), Nicholas (Margaret), Mary (Kevin) and Regina (Brian). She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William J. Leber Funeral Home



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April 17, 2026

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April 17, 2026

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“In loving memory of Kathleen Conklin, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”


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April 15, 2026

Arlene May wrote a sympathy message

“I was always so proud to call Kathy my Godmother. There are no words to describe what a kind loving person she was to everyone. Many prayers and hugs to all the Conklins. I love you all. Arlene”


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William J. Leber Funeral Home
15 Furnace Rd, Chester, NJ 07930

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Apr 20

Mass

St. Michael's RC Parish
4 Church St, Netcong, NJ 07857

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