Jul 18, 2022

We received word of the passing of Dorothy Witt Kerr on July 12, 2022. She was the widowed spouse of the Rev. Charles S. Kerr, a Retired Elder, who passed in 1999.

Rev. Kerr served these appointments with the loving support of his wife of 50 years:

  • Lancaster: First
  • Jenkintown
  • Reading: St. Peters
  • Philadelphia: East Montgomery

Dorothy is survived by family members that include her children—daughter, Dr. Joyce Beam and son, David Scott Kerr and her well-loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

A Service of Celebration of Dorothy’s life and faith will be held at The First United Methodist Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM. The Service will be preceded by a greeting of family at 10:00 AM and followed by a light luncheon at the church. Interment will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. All are invited for worship, and celebration of Dorothy’s life and faith. To view the service virtually please click the following link: https://youtu.be/XCJcMFBFhmA

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Memorial Fund, First United Methodist Church, 23 East Walnut Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com