Danny Kerr

Danny Kerr, 73, of Liberty Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland.

Danny was born on October 16, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, 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 Churchill 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 Mortin; his brother, Quentin “Sparky” Kerr, and sister-in-law Cindy Kerr of Howland; and his niece, Lesley Kerr of New Castle.

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

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Blackstone Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 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.