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KENNETH TRAVIS Obituary
Age 57, of Bethel Park, passed away on May 19, 2015. Beloved husband of Nancy Travis; loving father of Tiffany (Joseph) Holobovich and Ryan Travis; proud Grampy of Taylor, Olivia, Grace and Henley; and brother of Kim (Dave) Kuzmick. Ken had recently retired from PNC Bank after 35 years of service . Friends will be received on Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to a charity of your choice.
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Felice Cutruzzula
June 19, 2015
I just heard the tragic news about Ken and I am so sorry for your loss. He was a mentor and a friend at PNC for many years and we had a regular lunch to trade war stories about our day to day at work and also share good stuff about home. I know he was very proud of his children and especially so for his grandkids. He will be sorely missed and again I am very sorry for your loss.
May 27, 2015
I only new Ken as a T rider friend but he was a gentlemen and friend I am so sorry for your loss. We shared grandkids pictures and stories of of kids. He over all of you very much I will miss him. Sue McKelvey
May 27, 2015
Dave Lewis Northeastern Bank 1986 -1998.
Ken was a great guy, always on top of
things. We will all miss him. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Marlo Brown
May 25, 2015
I had opportunities to work with Ken at PNC. There wasn't a question he couldn't answer; the man knew everything and everyone. I got to know Ken when working in Command Centers during bank integrations. I learned that he loved his family greatly, and his work came in a strong second. He touched the lives of many and will be sorely missed! Respectfully,
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Jack Anderson
May 24, 2015
Dear Nancy, Kim, and family,
The years pass, but memories remain. Although I have not been in touch with Ken for many years, I have very fond memories of our years together at Abington Heights. Kenny was a gentle soul who could light up the room with one smile. From study halls at Abington Junior High to band events at the high school, I have recollections of very happy times with Ken. Be assured of my special thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Jacqueline and Danielle McDonnell
May 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have great memories of time spent with Kim and Ken at Nana Jones and Aunt Peg's house. Our mother loved when he was around. Thinking of you, Jacqueline and Danielle ( Nancy Jones' girls)
Carolyn Nelson
May 22, 2015
I am saddened to hear about Ken. I worked with him at PNC for about a couple years. He always had a kind word and time for us to talk about our grandchildren. He loved his family and his PNC family. He will be truly missed.
Dorthea Stevens
May 22, 2015
I am deeply sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Ken and I worked together at PNC in Scranton during the 1970's and then again in Pittsburgh. Ken was a kind and caring man. My heart goes out to his family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace, my friend...
Anne Graham
May 22, 2015
Kenny always made me smile and had the uncanny ability to say just the things I needed to hear when we were in high school. My deepest condolences to his family.
LaVerne Stotts
May 22, 2015
I truly loved Ken. We have worked together for many years at PNC Bank. He has truly made an impact on my life. I appreciate you sharing your loved one with so many people at PNC Bank. May God give you the comfort that you need through this difficult time.
Judy Daley
May 22, 2015
Tiffany and Family,
My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family Tiffany. Your father was a great man and was adored by your high school friends. May his memories help you through this difficult time.
Dennis Brown
May 22, 2015
My deepest condolences to Ken's family and friends. I worked with him at Northeastern Bank (pre-PNC) in the 80s and will remember this affable manner and commitment to excellence. He was truly a nice man and I know he will be missed by many. RIP, Ken.
Mary Melisky (Rezzino)
May 22, 2015
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Ken. We worked together in the 80s and had a lot of laughs together...especially PSU/Syracuse games. Ken was larger than life...he always took the time to listen..Rest easy my friend <\3
Pete Friedmann
May 21, 2015
Wow - what a shock. Although we hadn't seen each other in years, I remember Ken fondly from our school days as kids growing up together. He was a special guy, and we'll miss him deeply.
Anne Graziano
May 21, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Everyone who knew Ken is a bit more for having known him and a bit less in his passing. My thoughts to all of his family.
May 21, 2015
I also knew ken and also lived on burcher street in chinchilla sorry for your loss
PNC Anonymous
May 21, 2015
Praying for your family!!! So sorry!
May 21, 2015
Nancy and family, I worked with Ken at PNC. He was great! I so enjoyed his daily visits to chat in my cube. I am sure he will be missed by all. My prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce Waslosky , retired from PNC
May 21, 2015
R.I.P my friend.....
'Ratsy'
Jo Ann Elechko
May 21, 2015
family of Ken I'm sad and in shock of seeing the passing of Ken. Prayers for all of you.
Christine Coyer Bickauskas
May 21, 2015
I grew up on Burcher St in Chinchilla with Kenny and his sister Kim. He was the sweetest, and funniest guy! I was sad to hear of his passing. Such great childhood memories with Kenny and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he Rest in Peace.
Flora Brophy
May 21, 2015
I too had the pleasure of working with Ken at PNC and, as others have noted, Ken was a great colleague and friend. His work focus was always to get things done and have them done "right". You only had to know Ken a short period of time to learn that he was a true family man....proud of his children and grandchildren. My sympathies to Ken's family and friends....may your memories of Ken live in your hearts and sustain you during this difficult time.
May 21, 2015
Nancy and family,
I hope you know how much I thought of Ken in the nearly 50 years we have known each other. We met in grade school, and then went to high school and college together. I will always count him as one of my best friends.
Donna and I will see you on Saturday, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all at this difficult time.
Craig Davis
May 21, 2015
Nancy and family,
I find it hard to find the words at this difficult time. Ken has been a good friend for close to 50 years. I hope you know how much I think of him, you and your family.
I was stunned when I found out. Donna and I will see on Saturday but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Craig
Bill Longworth
May 21, 2015
Dear Nancy, and family,
I was stunned and saddened when I learned of Ken's passing. He was a life-long friend with a terrific sense of humor. He was a kind and gentle soul. May you all find comfort in the many fond memories you have of Ken.
My sympathy.
May 21, 2015
I only knew Ken from the T. He was a kind and gentle person, and made the morning commute enjoyable. He will be missed. Sue
Mary (Collins) Baxley
May 21, 2015
RIP Kenny the Tuba Player....Bless you and God bless your Family as they grieve.
Tom Osborne
May 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Travis Family. Despite not seeing Ken for many years, I have fond memories of when we both young Bankers in Scranton. God bless Ken and May he rest in Peace!!!
Sandy Valdiserri
May 21, 2015
Ken was my bowling partner for many years back in the good old days of the All Twos Bowling League. Neither of us were good bowlers but enjoyed the company of all our friends and the yearly bowling banquets. I will truly treasure my memories with the Travis family in our annual group skiing weekend to WISP. Those were the fun days with a group of 15 or more families with many children. I will always remember Ken for the kind, caring person he was. He spoke so highly of Nancy, Tiffany and Ryan, and his four granddaughters. A dear friend who will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.......
May 20, 2015
Ken always had a compliment for me and showed me nothing but kindness. I will miss seeing him at social events. My heart goes out for your family. Love, Kim
David Cross
May 20, 2015
God Bless you Kenny. My life was blessed to have known you.
Alison Penrose
May 20, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ken for many years and as others have said before me he was one of a kind. We spent many years traveling away from home for acquisitions and always found the time to laugh. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Cynthia Fanning-Champlin
May 20, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are being sent to you and your family.
Loretta Phillips
May 20, 2015
I worked with Ken for a short period of time at PNC, but I learned quickly what a wonderful man he was. He spoke of his family often -how proud he was of you. He will be missed. Nancy and family, please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers. Loretta Phillips
Bill Miller
May 20, 2015
I worked with and for Ken for a number of years. (Most of them good, too.) Ken gave me a break when I needed one and was a true friend both personally and professionally. He was that for a lot of us. As many have said Ken could fix anything or find someone who could...no project plans or approvals, just a phone call, just because he asked. He was funny, silly and smart. I learned a lot from him and I'm sad he's gone.
May 20, 2015
I am so sorry Nancy and family. Ken and I went way back to the early 80s and 90s at Northeastern Bank & PNC Bank. He was a kind man. Funny, hardworking and very intelligent. It was an honor to work with him and learn from him. He was a friend and a mentor.~Sharon (Mundrake) Mullaney
Joanne Leslie
May 20, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Ken for many years at PNC. I always enjoyed his sense of humor. He had one great laugh. He will be missed by many.
Peggy Cantwell
May 20, 2015
Nancy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ken. I worked with him for many years at PNC and enjoyed all of his stories about Tiffany and Ryan. He was so proud and loved his family so much. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Ken for many years and always respected and enjoyed working with him.
Arlene Cook
Suzette Champagne
May 20, 2015
My heart is broken to learn of Ken's passing. I met Ken a long time ago at PNC in the call center, but started to see him again on the way to PNC downtown. We would see each other on the Trolley from South Hills Village. Ken was such a kind man, always asked how my daughter was and we all had good laughs on our way into work. He will be missed very much. Rest in peace my friend.. You brightened my mornings on my way to work and I will miss that.
Tim Farrell
May 20, 2015
It was always a pleasure working with Ken on projects at PNC. Your family will be in my prayers!
Fred Eisenreich
May 20, 2015
Ken was one of my favorite people ever at PNC. He was Mr fix it for so many issues in the retail bank. Always a positive attitude a great smile and confidence he would find a solution to any problem or task that came his way. He was so well respected by so many of us that once you knew Ken was on the case you just knew everything would be ok. He was one of the all time best employees, and best persons that PNC ever had. I am so sorry Nancy that he never had time to enjoy his retirement, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Nancy Dreby
May 20, 2015
As we lay Our friend Men to rest we think of all the laughs and memories we made during acquisition time when all of us were a team and left our families many miles away.I cannot say enough about men and how his family helped me to settle in Pittsburgh and became my family along with the friends they introduce me to. Men was my rock, a great friend, father, uncle, brother,and uncle. You will be sorely missed Men Travis Rest In Peace my friend until we meet again!
May 20, 2015
Our hearts were saddened to hear the news
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers
-The Schademan Family
Jody Leidigh
May 20, 2015
I am so sorry to about this. I enjoyed working with Ken over the years at PNC. He was always helpful, always in good spirits. My sympathies to the family.
Patty Cotter
May 20, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had worked with Ken a few years back at PNC. He was a terrific guy.
Cody Hickton
May 20, 2015
I am so shocked and sadden to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!!
Fred EEisenreich
May 20, 2015
Ken was one of my favorite people ever at PNC. We had to work together for 25 years on and off. He was Mr fix it for so many issues in the retail bank. Always a positive attitude a great smile and confidence he would find a solution to any problem or task that came his way. He was so well respected by so many of us that once you knew Ken was on the case you just knew everything would be ok. I worked at PNC for 40 yrs and he was one of the all time best employees, and best persons that PNC ever had. I am so sorry Nancy that he never had time to enjoy his retirement, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Gerry Loveless
May 20, 2015
We grew up with Kenny and Kim. We carpooled together in band. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Gerry Oakes Loveless, Joanne Oakes Kronstedt, John Oakes
Victoria (Vikki) Alfano
May 20, 2015
Ken was always such a very sweet boy in school. Such a very nice person. Kim, a friend for most of my adult life. I am deeply sorry for the family and send my deepest sympathy. Rest in peace Kenny. God bless
John Orbin
May 20, 2015
Nancy and Family - Wow - what a shock - I am so sorry about Ken's passing - although we haven't really been in touch much lately there are so many memories of the times back in Scranton, the Penn State trips and our visits to your house in Pittsburgh. Ken will surely be missed by so many people. Will keep you in our prayers.
May 20, 2015
I am a neighbor who lived across the road from Ken and Nancy. Whenever I saw one of them out we would always have a nice talk. I will miss seeing and talking to my good neighbor Ken. May he rest in heavenly peace.
To Nancy we are here for you if you need us. Wilma Williamson
Steve B
May 20, 2015
Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am honored to have known Ken as both co-worker and friend. He will be missed.
Lori Merchant Kushner
May 20, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Ken for many years at PNC. We worked on many acquistions together putting in long hours and working weekends and he always made me feel appreciated. We ran into your family at a hotel in Altoona years ago for an all star hs football game that Ryan was playing in. He was was so supportive and proud of his kids. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Joan Martin
May 20, 2015
The morning rides on the "T" will never be the same without Ken. Our "klatch" shared so many stories, jokes and laughter over the years. We will always remember the fun times we shared. Sincerely, "Cousin"
Joan Martin
May 20, 2015
We will miss you Ken. The "T" rides will not be the same without you. Maybe now you can have all the Welsh cookies you want. Be at peace dear friend.
Joan Martin
Debbie Kiesel-Ryan
May 20, 2015
I only worked with Ken for a short time at PNC, but I learned quickly what a wonderful man he was. Nancy and family, please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers, GOD Bless you all.
Deb Simmons
May 20, 2015
To our beloved 'T' buddy and member of the "Coffee Klatch". We miss you! You helped make our mornings bright with love & laughter. You will forever be in our hearts. Sincerely, Big Sister
May 20, 2015
Dear Travis family, we are very sorry for your loss and share in your anguish.
The Kovach Family (Betty, Megan, Trish and Tom)
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