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Kenneth A. Nihart

Kenneth Ardell Nihart, 83, of 46 Elementary Lane, Woolrich, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing, Lock Haven.

Born July 30, 1934 in Castanea, he was a son to the late Ralph and Ada Blush Nihart.

Ken proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and then in the Marine Corps Reserve.

On August 14, 1953 he married the former Laurice D. Thorson, who preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 2017.

Ken was employed as a supervisor at Hammermil Paper Co. and then International Paper for 37 years.

He enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles, scratch-off lottery tickets and genealogy. He especially cherished family gatherings.

Surviving are four children, Deborah S. (Jesse) Askins of Mill Hall, Kenneth A. (Gretchen) Nihart of Beech Creek, Pam C. (Terry) Younkin of Mill Hall, and Denise A. (James) Paras of Lock Haven; two brothers, David (Elaine) and Alfred (Geri) Nihart, both of Florida; a sister, Patricia (Jack) Wetzel of Lock Haven; a sister-in-law, Jean Nihart of Lock Haven; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Logan, Heath, Benjamin, Jennifer, Troy, Cory, Kyrstie and Chelsea; 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and special caregivers, Misty and Elizabeth.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Herold Nihart, and sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Alfred Weaver.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to either the Clinton County Veterans Affairs office or the Clinton County SPCA.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa 17745.

Online condolences may be given by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com