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Jay M. Kendig, 90
June 10, 2023
Jay M. Kendig age 90 of Strasburg died at home on June 10, 2023. Jay was married his high school sweetheart, Lois J Kendig for 56 years. They shared the same birthday, Nov 1,1932 along with Jay’s mother.
He was the oldest son of Earl and Mary Kendig of Ronks: 3-boys 3 girls: Jay, Marianne Lichty, Rosalie Lowry, Eileen Shirk, Ray and Kenneth.
Jay is survived by Marianne and Ray and his children, Tom Kendig of California, Douglas Kendig married to Marina Kendig of Oregon, Vicki Zurbrick married to Bruce Zurbrick of Lancaster and David Kendig married to Wanda Kendig as well as 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In 1952 Jay built his home not knowing it was part of the Kendig land grant from William Penn. He started his working career as a radio technician during the Korean War Era. Jay later worked at RCA and Armstrong World Industries. He loved sheep, flowers, hunting and traveling.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 40 W. Main Street, Strasburg, PA 17579. Family and friends will be received from 10AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.
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Condolences to the Family
June 21, 2023
My sincere sympathy to the Kendig family.
Vickie Zurbrick, I remember your father and your family. At the time I lived in Bird-in-Hand.
I remember seeing you in my husband Raymond’s Eye Doctor ofice.
Please accept my sincere sympathy
June 20, 2023
I have loving memories of Jay and Lois .. he was my brother in law when I was married to his brother Ken many years ago . Jay and Lois always opened their home for family picnics and gatherings… I remember them both with fondness and offer my sympathy to all the Kendig family
Pat Spangler
June 20, 2023
I worked with Jay and Ray for several years at Armstrong. Always light-hearted, affable, and helpful, it was a pleasure to work with him. He will be missed.
Jeanne L. Mitman
June 16, 2023
Condolences directed especially to Vicki Kendig Zurbrick and her family. It was she who introduced me to Jay and Lois. The gentle Jay I knew gave me a gift no one else could provide–the essence of my long-deceased father–a sensitive man with a love of raising animals and flowers. Jay will be missed uniquely by each of us.
Bonnie Frick
June 16, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I was so lucky to be born and raised In Ronks and almost next door to the kendig family.. What a wonderful family! Jean (flory) ward
June 16, 2023
I have so many good memories of Jay and my brother Frank’s fun activities over the years. We who lived in the town of Ronks were so fortunate to live in a town where we could safely bicycle or even play ball on the street , sled at night on any hill that was a challenge and make as much noise as we wanted. I am so sorry for our loss.
Frances Flory Hershey
June 15, 2023
Dear Jay Kendig children, I am so sorry for your loss and I am extremely sorry I will be out of town on Saturday the day for the service. I remember so many good times with you children and your parents with our family. It’s bitter sweet. Know I am thinking of you during this time. Janet (Smoker) Lehman
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- Saturday, June 17, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Wesley United Methodist Church
- 40. West Main Street
- Strasburg, PA 17579
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- Saturday, June 17, 2023
- 11:00 AM
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- 40. West Main Street
- Strasburg, PA 17579
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