Sherden W. Kenner

Sherden W. Kenner obituary, Girard, OH

Sherden W. Kenner

Sherden Kenner Obituary

Visit the Blackstone Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Sherden W. Kenner, 91, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Liberty Health Care in Liberty Twp., Ohio.

Sherden was born October 24, 1933 in Vandergrift, PA., the son of Arthur and Revenia (Wilson) Kenner.

He served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War.

Sherden had worked for RMI Co., in Niles, Ohio for 34 years as a draftsman, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Liberty Assembly of God Church for many years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Walter (Marilyn) Kenner of Boardman, David (Terri) Kenner of Austintown, and Diana (Neil) Seidner of Lake Milton, Ohio; and his grandchildren, Maria, Eric, Jason and Allison.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth M. (Gordon) Kenner, whom he married July 13, 1953 and died June 5, 2011; his daughter, Sharon Lattanzi; his sister, Audrey Wilkins; brother, Lewis Kenner; and grandson Matthew.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 9th, 12:30 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home, where family and friends may gather from 11:30 until the time of service.

Sherden will be laid next to his wife, together again, at Girard City Cemetery.


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