Timothy Edward Kerns, 45, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Mingo Jct. He was employed by Manpower at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center. Tim enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved to watch the Steelers and Ohio State. Tim was born April 28, 1962 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Ralph and Dorothy Kerns of Wintersville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Virginia Stojak. Tim is survived by his loving wife Theresa McConnell Kerns, whom he married September 12, 1987. Two children Amber and Zachary Kerns. Paternal grandmother Marjorie Creamer of Wintersville, OH. Two sisters Darlene (Bill) Robertson of Steubenville, OH and Charlotte (Shawn) Simpson of Richmond, OH. Two aunts Linda (Tom) Johnson of Richmond, OH and Joann (Jim) Myers of Wellsburg, WV. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St, Richmond on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 11 AM with Reverend Stan Fedyszyn officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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