OBIT: Israel KERN, 1898, Churchtown, Lancaster County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Abby Bowman Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/lancaster _______________________________________________ Israel Kern, of Near Churchtown. Israel Kern, a well known and prominent farmer of Caernarvon township, died at his home near Churchtown, on Saturday morning, after a brief illness from a complication of diseases. His age was 64 years. Deceased is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Christian Zinn of Terre Hill. The widow is the sister to John R. Messner, of this borough. The funeral took place on Tuesday, with services and interment at Centre church. Rev. B. G. Welder officiated. Ephrata Reporter, Ephrata, PA, Friday Evening, April 15, 1898