Paul A. Kuhn, Sr.

Paul A. Kuhn, Sr.

McClure, PA

Paul A. Kuhn, Sr., 95, of McClure, entered eternal rest on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2022, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lewistown.  Paul was born on December 2, 1927, in West Beaver Township, Snyder County, a son of the late Vincent and Mary (Getz) Kuhn.  He was the last of his immediate family.  On December 27, 1945, Paul married the late Rachel L. (Hoover) Kuhn.

Paul attended the McClure School until the 8th grade until he left to work on the Kuhn Family Farm.  After marrying Rachel, he worked as a mechanic for Ewing Motors and Selinsgrove Ford. Later, he was a self-employed truck driver retiring at the age of 55.

Paul and Rachel enjoyed many years camping with their granddaughters and their Juniata and Perry County friends on The Hill at Treen Pallet Co. in Center, Juniata County.  They also spent numerous years attending and camping at the Bloomsburg Fair, Mt. Nittany Antique Machinery Show, Blain Community Days, and numerous other functions.  He enjoyed hunting with the guys at the McClure Rod and Gun Club.  His greatest enjoyments were snowmobiling, playing cards, and attending the yearly Kuhn Reunion held at Knoebels Grove and Campground.

Paul is survived by his son Richard E. Kuhn and his wife Darlene of McClure; granddaughters Kelly J. Kuhn of Selinsgrove and Gina M. Kuhn-Robatin and her husband Daniel of Selinsgrove; grandsons Paul A. Kuhn, III and Eric M. Kuhn and his wife Lorie of Selinsgrove; great-grandsons Todd D. Robatin and his girlfriend Kat Doan of Selinsgrove, Tyler D. Robatin and his girlfriend Mariah Benedict of Selinsgrove, Cory Kuhn and his wife Jenn of New Columbia, Colby Kuhn and his girlfriend Danielle Correira of Selinsgrove, Ryan Kuhn of Williamsport; great-granddaughters Maura Kuhn and her boyfriend John Pufnak of Shamokin and Halle Kuhn of Selinsgrove; step-great-granddaughters Nia Page and Stevie Page and her boyfriend Zach Mowery; great-great-granddaughter Hazle Pufnak; sister-in-law Shirley Kuhn of Ontario, New York; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Rachel on August 20, 2012; son Paul A. Kuhn, Jr. on August 29, 2020; brothers Perry V. Kuhn and his wife Leona, Major John M. Kuhn missing in action February 14, 1944, Makin, Gilbert Islands, Floyd Kuhn, James Kuhn and his wife Jesse “Joan”; sisters Margaret Erb and her husband Carmon, Esther Rickert and her husband William “Bill”, Grace Reigle, Eunice Masso and her husband Andrew, Janet Hassinger and her husband Harold, Sara Geedy and her husband Clifford, and Florine Kuhn.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853, with Pastor Todd D. Robatin and Pastor Tyler D. Robatin officiating.

Interment will immediately follow at the McClure Union Cemetery with Pastor Lisa Schuster officiating.

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