Robert Oscar Kedney, Jr.

Commander Robert Oscar Kedney, Jr., U.S. Navy, Ret., 66, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 in the Kinkora-Pythian Home, Duncannon, PA.
He was a retired Commander for the U.S. Navy serving during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. During his service to our country he advanced to become the Commanding Officer of the USS Antrim from 1992 to 1994. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, his Master’s degree from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington D.C. and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Commander Kedney was born in Dobbs Ferry, NY to the late Robert O. and Irene (Thorland) Kedney, Sr.
He is survived by his children, Robert O. Kedney, III of New Cumberland and Major Mollie G. Kedney currently stationed at Ft. Drum, NY; a grandson Oliver J. Woods and a second grandchild expected soon.
Graveside services with military honors are being scheduled with Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA and will be announced in this publication when completed.
Memorial contributions in Commander Kedney’s name are respectfully requested to Wounded Warrior Patrol, c/o Dr. Robert Hall, M.D., 161 Candlelite Dr. Carlisle, PA 17013.
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