Adam W. Kanaskie, 96, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Brookdale Grandon Farms. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Kanaskie.
Adam graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree and went on to earn his Master’s Degree from Bucknell University. He was a teacher, counselor, and former principal of the middle school and high school in East Pennsboro School District.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served several years in the Navy. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, as well as other medals for action in the South Pacific.
Surviving are his two sons, W. Gary of Newport, PA and Kurt M. of Wilmington, NC, 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
At the request of the family, services will be private. Burial will be at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Gowen City, in Northumberland County at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory, to a charity of your choice.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kanaskie family.
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Dear Kanaskie Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Adam was a great role model for me as a teacher and administrator. I had the good fortune to become EPMS’s principal after Mr. Voelker who replaced Adam. I invited Adam back for EPMS’s 30th Anniversary in 2000, which was the last time I saw him and Mrs. Kanaskie. Great leader and person, who I admired.
Stephen A. Andrejack, D. Ed.
A wonderful life well lived. We students of East Pennsboro School will always remember how he walked the halls and talked to everyone with interest. A good man.
John & Karen Purdue