LeRoy J. Kerschner

LeRoy J. “Casey” Kerschner, 83, of Lenhartsville, PA passed away peacefully at Willowbrook Rehabilitation in Kutztown on January 22, 2026. He was the husband of Dorothy (Gruber) Kerschner for over 57 years. Born on his family farm, he was the son of the late Ellis and Esther (Seip) Kerschner.

LeRoy was a lifelong farmer in the Krumsville area. He was a charter member of New Jerusalem Zion UCC Church in Lenhartsville and a member of the Virginville Grange for over 50 years. LeRoy “Casey” enjoyed managing the Krumsville men’s softball team and driving his John Deere tractors.

In addition to his loving wife, Dorothy, Leroy is survived by his son, Kenneth (Wendy) Kerschner of Adamstown, PA; two grandsons, Casey (Courtney) Kerschner of Sinking Spring, PA, and Conlan Kerschner, and his fiancé, Kyla Robertson of Hope, IN; three great-grandchildren, Coe, Cora, and Clara Kerschner; sister, Nancy Donat of Lenhartsville.

LeRoy’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11 AM at New Jerusalem Zion UCC Church, 1456 Krumsville Rd Rte 737 Lenhartsville, PA 19534. Friends may call from 10-11 AM. Rev. Ed Robbins will officiate. Private interment in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Stony Run.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in LeRoy’s name be made to New Jerusalem Zion UCC, Lenhartsville sent directly to the church address above. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. in New Tripoli, PA is honored to serve LeRoy’s family.

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