Obituary of Duane M. Kernan

Duane Mahlon Kernan, age 2, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. Duane was born in Elmira, NY on October 19, 2017, the son of Kevin Kernan and Cheyenne Williams. Duane loved his Paw Patrols, cars and trains. He loved being outside, running and playing, helping his Papa raking, drawing and coloring, playing with his drum set, and dancing to music. He loved basketball any ball really. Duane loved his family and was a beautiful happy boy who shared a very special relationship with us, especially his Papa and Auntie Katlyn. Duane will be missed by his father, Kevin Kernan of Elmira; mother, Cheyenne William also of Elmira; paternal grandparents; Liv-Helen and Karl Kernan; maternal grandparents, Charles and Jamie Andrus Griswold of Elmira; uncle, Kristopher Kernan and aunt, Kelsey Kernan; as well as several other aunts, uncles, and family spanning five generations with great-great grandmother; Rachel Bellows of Wellsville, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 at Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY 14865. Duane's memorial service will follow at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kernan Family Memorial Fund at Chemung Canal Bank.