Danny Kerr 1952-2026

Danny was born Oct. 16, 1952, in Clarksburg, W.Va., a son of Quentin and Genevieve Reddinger Kerr.

He worked for 17 years at General Fireproofing and later retired from Ball Corporation, where he served as a production scheduler.

Danny was a member of Church Hill United Methodist Church.

He was a true Harley-Davidson enthusiast and found great joy in riding and owning motorcycles. He also enjoyed spending quiet time outdoors hunting and fishing.

Danny was a creative and artistic spirit who enjoyed painting and also played both the drums and piano.

He is survived by his son, Danny Kerr, and son-in-law, Eugene Cubbal of North Carolina; his granddaughter, Phoebe Morton, and her parents, Justin and Jodi Morton; his brother, Quentin “Sparky” Kerr; and sister-in-law, Cindy Kerr of Howland; and his niece, Lesley Kerr of New Castle, Pa.

Along with his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his wife, Gale “Cokie” Thorsby, whom he married in 1973; and his daughter, Becky Wendel.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Blackstone Funeral Home, with a memorial service at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Tails of Hope, a nonprofit animal clinic, 2450 Hoezle Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.

To view this obituary or send any expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com.

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