Stephen Martin Kensky, age 100, of Butler, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Concordia at Cabot.
Born Sept. 1, 1923 in Clairton, Pa., he was a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Dora Kensky.
He was very loving, kind and modest, and an always-do-the-right-thing type of man.
A graduate of Clairton High School, Steve was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. His military included serving in the submarine branch and served on the USS Bonefish.
He married Lana Pearle Trainer on March 7, 1946. They were together for 70 years, until her passing on May 1, 2016. Steve and Lana loved dancing, socializing, and traveling.
He was employed for 43 years at Airco Gases in Butler.
He was an active member of VFW Post 249 and the Tanglewood Center.
Steve was passionately devoted to his wife Lana and their family. He enjoyed family gatherings, especially those centered around swimming adventures, and vacations. Many of the gatherings were enjoyed at his backyard swimming pool, surrounded by his loving family.
He loved tending to his garden of 30-or-more varieties of fruits and vegetables. He was an avid bowler and a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Back in the day, Steve would spend many evenings on his backyard porch listening to the Pirate games on the radio.
He exhibited strength and endurance like no other, and patience that was unexplainable. He possessed joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness. He will always be remembered for his honesty, integrity, and love for us all. Our dad was a child of God.
He is survived by his five children, Steve (Vicki), Ron (Donna), Lana, Kathy (Frank Weber), and Dolores (Mike McCandless); 11 grandchildren, Bryan Kensky, Matthew Kensky, Michael Kensky, David Kensky, Ron Kensky, Christopher Weber, Michael McCandless, Ryan McCandless, Crystal Kraynik, Kristin Maiorano, and Brian BeCraft; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lana Pearle Trainer Kensky; his mother and father, Andrew and Elizabeth Kensky; a grandson, Nathan McCandless; a son-in-law, Gary Anthony Cehelsky; six brothers; and three sisters.
Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler, on Friday, April 12, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m., with Deacon Mitch Natali, of All Saints Parish, officiating.
Burial will take place in Butler County Memorial Park.
Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery by American Legion Post 778, VFW Post 249, American Legion Post 117, and VFW Post 499.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to VFW Post 249, PO Box 545, Butler, PA 16003.
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