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Doris M. Kerns 1954-2025

Doris M. Kerns, age 70 of Berkley Springs, WV passed away June 18, 2025 at home.

Doris M. Kerns
Doris M. Kerns

She was born August 28, 1954 in Carlisle to George Bream Sr. and Fern (Heller) Baker.

Doris was widowed by her husband, Donald R. Kerns, who passed away February 29, 2005. She worked for Rubbermaid and loved deer hunting and crossword puzzle books.

She is survived by her children, Seth L. Kauffman and Sandy K. King; step-daughters, Brenda, Judy, Donna and Missy; grandsons, Michael L. Gay, Jr., Brandon D. King and Shawn D. King; seven great-grandchildren and these siblings, Gerald Bream, Sr. and Lois Burkett and husband, Butch. Doris was also survived by her nephews, Danny Burkett, Tony Burkett, Gerald Bream, Jr. and Lynn Bream.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James Bream and Marlin Bream.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville, where a viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11a.m. Reverend Richard Reese will officiate the funeral.

Attendees are encouraged to wear camouflage.

Doris will be laid to rest at Sunnyside Cemetery, York Springs.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Lung Association online here, or St Jude Research Hospital online here.

To leave a condolence for the family please visit the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Doris, please visit the floral store.


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