A family of six who died after a tragic fire on July 4 in Lancaster was laid to rest Tuesday.
It was beautiful, sunny morning at Millersville Mennonite Church, as those closest to the Kuhns family said their final goodbyes.
Crystal Kuhns, her husband Dave, and their four children, sons Skyler, 8, Shawn, 6, Mickie, 4, and Cordail, 2, all died because of an early morning fire on E. Clay Street in Lancaster.
“Words can’t even describe what my family and friends are going through,” said Robert Kohl, Crystal Kuhns’ brother. “There’s no words.”
The fire also killed close family friend Jimmie Moore.
“Coming together today, we’re all here to support and bless this day when they’re gone,” said Kathy Beachy, a family friend who attended the service. “But we will always remember them for who they were.”
Family and friends opened their hearts to share memories of the Kuhns during the celebration of life service.
“I want them to be remembered as a fun, loving family,” said Joe Underwood, a longtime friend of Dave Kuhns. “They helped each other out, they were warm and kind with each other. That’s how I want them remembered. With their warm smile and everything.”
Donations from the community paid for the Kuhns funeral, for which family members say they are forever grateful.
“I just want to say God bless everyone who donated. Thank you very, very much for everything,” Kohl said.
The family’s urns were buried in a single plot in the cemetery next to the church.