Maximillion "Max" David Kerstner, age 21, of Emmaus passed away on December 16, 2023. Born in Warwick, New York, he was a son of Mark C. Kerstner and Kathleen L. Nelsen-Lefferts.

He graduated from Quakertown High School in 2021. Max worked recently for 1-800 Got-Junk and previously in other home maintenance positions.

Max loved to be outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing with friends, urban exploring, photography and skiing.

Max is survived by his father, Mark; mother, Kathleen; step-father, Jonathan Lefferts; sister, Faith Kerstner; step-siblings; Victoria Lefferts, Brittnay Lefferts and Patrick Lefferts; nephew, Noah Welhaf and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049. Viewing will be held prior from 4:00-6:00 PM. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Max's memory to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org .