Phil Kerns's obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2026 in Urbana, Ohio

Phil Kerns

October 2, 1943 - July 17, 2026 (82 years old)

Urbana, Ohio

Phil Kerns's obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2026 in Urbana, Ohio

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Vernon Funeral Home

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Phil Kerns

October 2, 1943 - July 17, 2026 (82 years old)

Urbana, Ohio

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Phil Kerns Obituary

Phil Kerns of Urbana, Ohio passed away on July 17, 2026. Phil, born on October 2, 1943, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard "Dick" Sexton Kerns and Betty Jane Kerns (Hayzlet); his parents-in-law, Weldon and Grace Toops; his nephews, Shannon Kerns and Patrick Kerns; his siblings-in-law, Shirley Toops-Day, Jerry Myers and Mike Toops; his cousin Mark Kerns; and his friends, Chuck Brunotte, Lynn Tonkinson and Ann Reedy.

He is survived by: his wife Sara Jane Kerns (Toops); his son Ryan Nicholas Kerns (Tiffanie); his grandchildren, Carson Nicholas Kerns, Maevery Ryann Kerns, Sutton Hahn and Sawyer Weinhold; his great grandchild Oaklyn Weinhold; and his siblings, Richard C. Kerns (Bonnie), James E. Kerns (Sandy) and Teresa Ann Myers (Jerry). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Champaign County Historical Society (CCHS), 809 E. Lawn Ave, Urbana, OH 43078, Condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.vernonfh.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vernon Funeral Home



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July 22

Memorial gathering

Vernon Funeral Home
235 Miami St, Urbana, OH 43078

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July 23

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary's Catholic Church
228 Washington Ave, Urbana, OH 43078

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