Kenneth Ronald Kensey

KENSEY Kenneth Ronald Kensey, age 58, died July 3, 2009, in Philadelphia, Pa. Kenny was born on August 4, 1950 to Edward I. Kensey and Fay L. Ritchey Kensey on the family farm near Everett, Pa. Kenny was preceded in death by both paternal and maternal grandparents, uncles Robert Kensey, Floyd, Lynn and Kenneth Ritchey, Robert Putt, Donald Barton, aunt Virgie Barton. He is survived by sons, Rohan, Nicholas, Brennan, and Quinn. His mother and father also survive along with his two brothers, Jim (Mary Beth) and Duwane (Cindy); several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; uncles and aunts, Richard (Dotty) Kensey, William (LaRue) Kensey, Fern Putt, Sarah Jane (Charles) Williams, Lucille Ritchey, Wynnedith Ritchey and Donald (Judy) Ritchey; and many cousins; and mother of his children, Michelle Kensey. In 1962 Kenny moved with his family from Pennsylvania to Grove City, Oh. There he attended two years of high school at Grove City High School and 2 years of high school at Pleasant View High School in Galloway, Oh. He graduated from Pleasant View in 1968. In high school he played saxophone for 4 years, was on the wrestling team for 4 years and continued wrestling in college, was active in the horticulture program and had a continuing interest in gymnastics. He built his own horizontal bar and rings in the family's back yard on Demorest Road. He was also senior class President during his high school years and became a member of Salem Heights United Methodist Church. Salem Heights chartered a Boy Scout Troop of which he became a member. Troop 550 produced 5 Eagle Scouts in one year, of which Kenny was one. After high school graduation, Kenny attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He continued his education at The Ohio State University and earned a Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1976. He began his practice in Kalamazoo, Mich., then moved on to Iowa to become a cardiologist. After completing that course of study, he began his association with Temple University in Philadelphia where he began several research and development companies. Kenny invented medical equipment and acquired 40 patents for his inventions, one of which was a base patent for measuring blood viscosity in the body. Throughout his years he always enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends whenever he could get away from the hustle and bustle of the medical profession. A memorial service will be held at the Commercial Point UM Church, 28 Main St., Commercial Point, Oh. at 6:30 p.m. on August 16, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, 1 Penn Center at Suburban Station, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103.