Willis J. Kennedy

Willis John Kennedy, 73, of Merle Lane, Scott Township, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born August 16, 1945 in Grove City, a son of the late John and Annie (Morrow) Kennedy. Will was an insurance salesman for several life insurance companies for a number of years. He was a member of the Army National Guard and the Polish Falcons, CG's, and Eintracht Clubs. Will enjoyed golfing, going to the casino, hunting, dancing, and playing pool and darts. He also enjoyed being around people.

He is survived by his long-time partner, Audrey Rush, three children, Stephen J. Kennedy of Pittsburgh, Michael J. Kennedy of Slippery Rock, and Abbey J. Kennedy of New Castle, three step-daughters, Brandy L. Rush of New Castle, Crystal L. Bannon of Poland, OH, and Anna M. Rush of Cranberry Twp., one brother, Herbert L. Kennedy and his wife Loretta of Home, PA, one sister, Frances A. Taggart and her husband Albert of Slippery Rock, his brother-in-law, Charles Glenn, two grandchildren, Robert John Kennedy and Katherine Rose Baker, and four step-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his brother Wayne P. Kennedy, and his sister Patricia J. Glenn.

Visitation will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham
Avenue on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Rev. Matthew Bupp will be officiating.