Bernard Edward Kern, Jr., “Bernie”, 47, a resident of Pasadena for 12 years, and previously of Baltimore, died October 24, 2011 at Mercy Hospital of liver cancer after a one month illness.
Born August 9, 1964, in Baltimore, to the late Nancy and Bernard Kern, Sr., he worked as a machinist, and enjoyed working on cars, being with family and friends, and making people laugh. Kids loved him. He was a fan of Maury Povich, the Ravens, music, and cooking.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 11 years: Felicity Kern; his daughters Kaitlyn and Sherry Kern, of Pasadena; son Bernard Kern, III, (Bubba) of Pasadena; daughter Ashley of Baltimore; two sisters: Jeanette Kungis of Davidsonville, and Sandy Elsass of Red Lion, PA; his niece Helen Elsass of Red Lion; and two nephews: Phillip Scott Elsass of Red Lion and Nathan Taylor of Hanover, MD.
He is predeceased by his daughter Brittney Kern.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena. The funeral service will begin at 7:30 PM, during the evening visitation. Memorial donations may be made to the Bernard Kern Funeral Fund, c/o Ft. Meade Credit Union, 1179 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113, or donations can be made directly at the funeral home.