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Age 73, of Bethel Park, passed away on Saturday April 4, 2009. Husband of 50 years to Gladys L. Kennell, father of Beverly (Bill) Welsch and Tom (Michele) Kennell, brother of Dolores Wise and Allan Kennell and grandfather of Garrett, Julie, Lexi and Tommy. Richard was an elder at Bethany Presbyterian Church and retired owner of Beverly Heating and Cooling. Friends will be received on Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd, Bethel Park, where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 am. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 740 Washington Ave. Bridgeville, PA or American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pgh, PA 15205.
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Vi Refosco
April 10, 2009
Dear Gladys,
I'm so sorry to hear about Richard's passing. I went to school with him and he was always so kind. My thoughts are with you.
April 9, 2009
Gladys,
I am so sorry to read about Dick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marlene Stolitza Pudlak
Edward Kane
April 8, 2009
Gladys,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great guy. I always enjoyed talking with him, everytime he would stop over to say hi. I will miss that.
Tom Maceikis
April 7, 2009
My condolences to the Kennell family.Dick was a nice person to work for, he will truly be missed.
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Lisa Mix
April 6, 2009
Aunt Gladys, Beverly and Tommy
Sorry to hear about Uncle Rich passing. My condolences.
Lisa Kennell Mix
Bob and Lori Brunk
April 6, 2009
We are deeply sorrowful to learn of Dick's death.
Throughout the forty years of friendship Dick has always demonstrated a devotion to our Lord and to Bethany Church, a cencern for people, a readiness to help, and a commitment to excellence and honesty. He will be missed.
Gladys and the family have our prayers for their comfort, strength and peace. God's Blessings.
Daniel Hrach
April 6, 2009
Gladys and family,
I was sorry to hear about Dick's passing - it has really been difficult when I get this news since my move. Dick was always supportive of me in my ministry, a good person, and someone who always appreciated whatever was done for him. My prayers are with all of you. In Jesus' Love, Dan Hrach
April 6, 2009
Gladys, Tom, Michele and Families:
We are so sorry for your loss. We hold Mr. Kennel in our memories..he was a very dear man and will be missed by all of us!
Michelle, Susan & Dana - Dr. Ott's Office
Bruce Fine
April 6, 2009
Dick was a very sweet and caring man and will be missed. Our family's condolensces to the entire Kennell family.
Heidi Hohman
April 6, 2009
Gladys, Tom, Michele and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss!
You have my deepest symphany!
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