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KENNETH SCHROTH Obituary
SCHROTH, KENNETH WILLIAM 61 - passed away April 25, 2012 at home with his family after a brief illness. A resident of Galloway, New Jersey, he was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Kenny was a 1968 graduate of Liberty High School, received his associate's degree from Northampton Community College and attended Kutztown College. From 1964 through 1979 Kenny was the drummer for the band, Uproar, who performed primarily in the Lehigh Valley and at the Jersey shore, eventually becoming the house band for the Gables in Margate, New Jersey. One of his proudest achievements was co-writing the song "Love Will Never" with Jonathan Cline which made the top 100 charts in 1976. Affectionately known as Gummo to his co-workers, he began working at the Golden Nugget in 1980 and remained there, through many owners, until the time of his death. While employed there he joined other co-workers to form the band Rat Pack, and then the Hiltones, performing in many company and citywide talent shows. He was also an avid member of the company bowling league. Kenny was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth Howard Schroth and Marjorie Kern Schroth. Left behind to cherish the memory of him are his loving wife, Janice, and son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Britton and Zoe Schroth, along with extended family and too many friends to count. Visitation will be Monday, April 30th from 5 PM until 8:15 PM at Beacon Evangelical Free Church, 420 S. 6th Ave., Galloway, NJ with a service to begin at 8:15 PM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home 211 E. Great Creek Rd., Galloway, NJ (609) 641-0001. For condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to the American Red Cross, 850 N. Franklin Blvd., Pleasantville, NJ 08232.
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Memories and Condolences
for KENNETH SCHROTH
Bobby Scammell - Bandmate
April 22, 2024
It's ironic that I should receive this email, today.
Just last Friday evening? Tommy Zito & I played
music together, on stage. As usual, we spoke of
missing Kenny. Obviously, a dozen years later?
We still hear him, in the music we play today.
Nancy Frates
April 22, 2020
Remembering a good neighbor, on a sad day.
Deena Fetrow
May 7, 2012
Janice
I just found out today of Kenny's passing. I was saddened to hear the news. I have many found memories of working with you and Kenny. Memories of the get togethers when our children were young. I have thought about you guys over the years.
I am very sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Brit.
Chuck Pirolli
May 5, 2012
To the Scroth Family and to Kenny's extended family. Kenny was such a positive person he will live on in all the people he has touched, with his smile, his laughter, his jokes , his music , and his wisdom. I know I am a better person for having known him.
May 2, 2012
Dear Janice and family: Deepest sympathy for your loss. Kenny was a kind and gentle man and will be sadly missed.
Andy Jupina (EHT, NJ)
Nikki (Callisto) Benavides
May 1, 2012
Dear Janice,
I am so saddened to read of Kenny's passing. The Schroth's were wonderful neighbors and friends in our Eaton Avenue neighborhood. Kenny brought so much excitement to the neighborhood with his band and many of us followed them throughout the Lehigh Valley. I remember calling the Easton radio station many times requesting they play the record Uproar released. It was a fun time with many wonderful memories. Kenny was blessed with you and Brit and the wonderful life you shared. May those memories bring you comfort. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Maurer (McDonald)
May 1, 2012
To the Schroth Family: My deepest sympahies to all of you. It has been many years since I worked with Kenny at the Golden Nugget or enjoyed our Bowling nights on the GN Leaque. After all these years, I still vividly remember the bright spirit Kenny was. One of the nicest people in the world! RIP Kenny... we will all miss you! God Bless.
John Stair
April 30, 2012
Dear Mrs. Schroth and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Kenny. You don't know me, but Kenny and I grew up together on Eaton Avenue. Even back in the 50's he was into drumming. Though I did not share that particular passion with Kenny, we did share a love of baseball. Kenny was the first kid on the block to get a color TV, just before the 1959 world series. The kids in the neighborhood all rushed home after school to watch the last couple innings of the 6 game series played between the LA Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. We all gathered at Kenny's house to experience our first ever viewing in "living color". I also remember playing ball with all the neighborhood boys in a field that Kenny and I set up out behind his house. We played every night after school in the springtime when we got home from Rosemont elementary. Another thing I remember about Kenny was he had the neatest model railroad display of Lionel trains in his basement. I lost touch with Kenny when I moved to my grandparents farm near Cherryville in 1964. Nevertheless, I have fond memories of life on Eaton Avenue and the neighborhood gang of which Kenny was an instrumental part (No pun intended) May God grant him eternal rest and lavish all of you with His unmerited Grace.
Mark Hanko
April 30, 2012
Janice, Brit, + Zoe,
I will be praying for Ken and with you all this evening as we mourn the passing of a husband, father, friend, and neighbor (in 2 states !)
Sorry I cannot be with you all this evening......will mark closure with you when it's time to do so at Indigo Creek.
Deepest Sympathy...stay strong Janice.
Mark Hanko
Joe Donaher
April 30, 2012
Reading Kenny's obit this morning,my heart is crushed and saddened. I first met Kenny at Liberty High along with the rest of Uproar: Tommie, Art,Bob, and Gary,in 1965 and became a true fan overnight . It was a true delight to have known Kenny and his Mother & Father. I'll always remember the weekends at King Arthur's Court.WOW Those were great times we spent together.
Kenny , may you rest in peace and be reunited with Mom & Dad.
Janice & Brit, our thoughts , prayers , and sympathy are with all of you during this most difficult time . GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU !!!
Joe & Marie Donaher
Phoenix, Az.
Thomas Garay
April 30, 2012
Janice, our love and prayers go out to you and yours. Kenny will be dearly missed but is with us always...The Garay Family
Mary Flagg
April 30, 2012
Kenny and I met in the sixth grade at Rosemont Elementary School and we were friends until I saw him last around high school graduation. I can see, based on all the entries, that he remained the same delightful person throughout his all-too-short life. May he rest with all the peace he cultivated.
Richards Family
April 29, 2012
Dear Janice & Family: So sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. The fifth Beatle. He will forever be remembered by us, as you all will. Great neighbors, Great Friends. Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Pamela Abbruscato
April 29, 2012
It was such a pleasure to work with Kenny he was always the same, smiling,laughing he was just one of those people that u liked being around.We had a lot of fun being on the bowling league together!!! I'm gonna miss seeing him at the Hilton.My prayers r going out to Janice and family.
Irene Kosachuk
April 29, 2012
Dear Janice & Family: I will always remember his smile and easy going personality. The good times we had on the bowling league and talking about the old Golden Nugget days I will always cherish. He will be missed by everyone. RIP my friend. :(
Cris Keck
April 29, 2012
Dear Janice and family, Jimmy and I are so sorry for your loss. Ken was such a nice and funny guy and always spoke with a smile when talking about his family,you were his life. one of the other posting spoke about his music I had know idea what a gifted musician he was. I listed to the "you tube video" and it was so lovely...keep his music in your hearts and carry it with you.
pepper
April 29, 2012
Janice,Brit,&Zoe, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Kenny's passing. He was a great man,father,& husband. My love,thoughts & prayers are with you all!
Kathy Hyk
April 29, 2012
Janice,
Words just don't do it -- but, I am so sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. He was one of the most honest, loving and caring people I have ever known. You were truly the love of his life and Brit was the best thing that ever happened to him. He loved you guys so much; you were all he was living for. When he was my floor, I knew I was going to have a fun day. When Mike and I worked next to each other and Kenny was our floor -- OH MY GOD!!!! It was truly an insane day. Those are the memories I will always hold true and dear. He IS and WILL BE missed for many reasons. My love to both you and Brit.
Paula Vargas
April 29, 2012
Dear Janice & family, Always in our hearts. You all welcomed me into your home during the holiday and made me feel like family. God has another Angel to watch over.
Patrick Flynn
April 29, 2012
As members of Kenny's second family (Hilton) our thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny's first family; Janice, Brit, and Zoe.
Kenny's absence over the past six months has been difficult to take. Knowing that he will not return is truly devastating. Kenny was a bright light in what could often be a dark place. His charm, humor, wit, smile, grace and dignity carried us through everyday. Gummo made it look easy
Kenny lived life on his terms. He enjoyed every minute of everyday. Whether it was family, music, golf, Nascar, or a beer with a friend - Kenny loved life wholehearted. That is an example we should all follow.
Kenny, we love you and miss you. Until we meet again. Peace be with you.
Joseph Frates
April 28, 2012
Britton, You are truly blessed to have had such a great Dad, he was your teacher, protector & friend.
Love, Joe & Nancy
Nancy Frates
April 28, 2012
Janice, there are no words that can console you when you lose your husband. But you will always have a guardian angel watching over you.
Love, Nancy
Bonnie Adams
April 28, 2012
Dear Janice, Brit, and Zoe...Our deepest sympathy...Will miss that smiling face...Always had a smile and a joke...easy going. Will miss Kenny...Prayers are with you at this difficult time..R.I.P. Cuz!
Coogie & Tweet
April 28, 2012
Janice,Brit, & Zoe, It is a sad time for all of us who knew & loved Kenny. He left us with so many memories we will cherish always. My heart felt sympathy to you & your family we share your grief. Rip Kenny you will be truly missed. Coogie & Tweet
Bobby Scammell
April 28, 2012
People viewing Kenny's guestbook? Will read about his
personality, his sense of humor, and of his outstanding
musicianship. Me? I will simply go to You Tube and
type in "Uproar People Gotta Be Free". There, on full
display? Will be the personality, and sense of humor,
that everyone is remembering. The full depth of his
musicianship is displayed, there, as well. This is the
way he will be remembered, by band mates like me.
Jon Wavrek
April 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all.I have many fond memories of Kenny at Kutztown and with Uproar.A great guy.
Butch Zappacosta
April 28, 2012
Dear Janice, Britt, and Zoe, Thinking of all of you and we just want you to know that you are in our prayer's, our thought's, and in our hearts. It's been a long time since we have seen you Janice, Kenny, and Britt but we would like you to know how much we have missed you and all the good memories that we have shared. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Kenny will be truly missed. May he rest in peace and watch over you and your family from up above. Lovingly, Butch, Michele, and Nicole Zappacosta
Beth Gracco
April 28, 2012
Gummo you will always be in our hearts and prayers...your laugh and smile will never be forgotten
lynette mckeever clarke
April 28, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Kenny was an awesome drummer and sweet guy. From one performer to another: rock steady, kenny....
Pattie Logue
April 28, 2012
I can not put into words how deep my Sympathy run for both Kennys family and friends. He has been a bright ray of sunshine in all of our lives, always funny , happy and the way he spoke of his wife and family was amazing. He Love strong and hard and in turn he was Loved the same way . My heart breaks for all of us esp. Janice the true Love of his life. I will miss kenny and our talks remain with me in my heart always.
Kim McKiernan
April 28, 2012
Janice, Brit & Zoe, May the love of your friends and family help you all get through this most difficult time. Kenny was loved by everyone he came into contact with and touched so many lives. He was an amazing man and a most treasured friend. He will me missed. Love to you all. Kim and Mike McKiernan
Goddaughter Melissa Martucci
April 28, 2012
May you be at peace in heaven 'Uncle' Kenny.
I extend my sympathies to family and friends.
Kathie Doorley
April 28, 2012
Dear Janice, Britt and Zoe: My deepest sympathies to you all. I will keep you in my prayers.
Tommy Zito
April 28, 2012
Kenny Schroth was one of the best drummers ever to come out of the Lehigh Valley.Every musician of the 60s and 70s era respected his talent.The years we had with UPROAR were the best years of my life..I have lost the best friend I ever had.Words cannot describe the sadness and heartbreak we all feel..Janice and Brit,keep Kennys memory alive.
Louis & Mary Kanter
April 28, 2012
Dear Janice & Family. I am so very very sorry for your loss. I will always remember kenny with that big smile and easy going personality.He will be missed by all. You now will have an angel watching from above.
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