Lamar J. Kauffman's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Columbia, Pennsylvania

Lamar J. Kauffman

January 4, 2026

Columbia, Pennsylvania

Lamar J. Kauffman's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Columbia, Pennsylvania

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Lamar J. Kauffman Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lamar J. Kauffman (Columbia, Pennsylvania), who passed away on January 4, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lamar J. Kauffman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marie Kauffman and Lewis Kauffman; his former wife Margaret Ann Kauffman; his granddaughter Elizabeth Tafelski; and his siblings, Betsy, Virginia, JoAnne, Mary Lou, Tish, Thelma and Luke Kauffman.

He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Kauffman; his children, Kim Dinsmore (Jeff), Peg Kauffman (Kelly Bortner), Terry Tafelski (Michael), Kelly Birk (Scott) and John Kauffman (Becky); his grandchildren, Hannah Dinsmore, Kate Ostrowski (Tyler), Andrew Birk (Ashley), Emily Birk, Zoey, Nora Kauffman, Kennedy, Owen Collier, Christian Kehr and Lilly Klehr; his great-grandparent Mark Collier; and his great grandchild Olivia Ostrowski.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clyde W Kraft Funeral Home Inc



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519 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512

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Holy Trinity Catholic Church
409 Cherry St, Columbia, PA 17512

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