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Kenneth Armstrong Obituary
He was born June 23, 1952, in Grove City to Robert Elmer Armstrong and Pauline Irene Ritenour Armstrong.
He married Ruth Ann Herold on May 9, 1971, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 2000.
Ken worked at Cooper Bessemer in Grove City in the maintenance department until his hunting accident, which occurred in October of 1980.
He was a lifelong member of Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
He enjoyed hunting, cars and riding around in his 1937 Chevy Sedan delivery paneled truck. He was well known for sitting outside his garage and waving to everyone who passed by. Utmost in his life, he loved his family and his Lord.
He is survived by his three daughters, Cheri J. (Daniel) Linamen of Harrisville, Leslie D. (John) McGowan of North East, Pa., and Bobbi K. (Richard) Atwell of Slippery Rock; his granddaughters, Jordyn and Brooke Burnett; his mother-in-law, June Herold of Butler; his sisters-in-law, Vicky (Gary) Link of Canton, Ohio, and Trudy (Mark) Snodgrass of West Sunbury.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and his father-in-law, Lawrence "Sonny" Herold.
ARMSTRONG - The family of Kenneth Robert Armstrong, who died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
The family will hold funeral services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 443 N. Main St., Harrisville, with Pastor Peter Puliatti presiding.
Interment will be at New Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Slippery Rock Rescue Team, P.O. Box 117, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.
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Angie Simmons
November 29, 2018
Me deepest sympathy to the entire family.
November 29, 2018
My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
Christine Marino
November 26, 2018
Thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathies to the family. Ray and Christine Marino
November 24, 2018
Rest in the arms of Jesus, you deserve it dear friend.
Joe & Val Grossman
Janet Murray
November 24, 2018
My sympathies to Ken's family. I remember the fun times we had riding horses at Trudy's farm. RIP Dear Ken.
Jeff Rouse
November 24, 2018
I would like to pass along condolences from the Rouse family. Kenny worked with my father, Clarence "Buzz" Rouse, as a millwright at the Cooper Bessemer. Dad always thought the world of Kenny. I can still remember Kenny coming to see Dad at the funeral home when he died. My God bless you all.
Wanda Faith
November 23, 2018
We met Ken and Ruth while attending classic car events. They were such enjoyable people and we felt so bad when Ruthie passed. Now we feel just as bad with Ken's passing. I hope he is enjoying talking to Dave about their cars once again.
Tom Haley
November 23, 2018
..prayers to Armstrong family..a stronger man..i never knew..join Ruthie..and rest in peace..
Homer and Linda McHenry
November 23, 2018
You have our deepest sympathy
Elizabeth Grossman
November 23, 2018
Prayers and condolences to Ken's family. He will be missed.
Bob and Liz Grossman
phil neely
November 23, 2018
Kenny was a great guy,always had a smile for you.He will be missed and always remembered.
Carolyn (Bell) Rozic
November 23, 2018
I was so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. We were classmates all through school and he was a wonderful person and a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Linda Bell
November 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of Ken.s passing my deepest sympathy to all of you Ken was a great person I went to school with him.
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