\t\t\tKris D. Calkins \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Kris D. Calkins, age 53, formerly of Port Carbon and Shavertown passed away Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. He was a resident of Laurel Center, Hamburg, PA for the last 4 1\/2 years, due to complications of his MS.<\/p>\n
Kris is survived by his parents, Mary Ann and Dave Calkins of Port Carbon, an aunt and two uncles (esp Rich), and cousins.<\/p>\n
He was a 1990 graduate of Nativity High School and attended Drexel University. His work career began with the Pa Dept. of Welfare as a worker in the LIHEAP program. Kris then transferred to the Prison at Mahanoy as a Records Specialist. He then worked at the Dallas Prison, also as a Records Specialist until his MS progressed to the point he could no longer work.<\/p>\n
Kris was very active before the diagnosis of MS. He participated in the Bike New York races, jumped out of planes, belonged to a bowling league, read every Stephen King book avallable, wrote poetry, and enjoyed taking long walks.<\/p>\n
Kris made his wishes clear -no services or viewing. He wanted everyone just to be a litle kinder to one another.<\/p>\n
Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home, Port Carbon in entrusted with arrangements.<\/p>\n