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Kenneth Watson Obituary

Kenneth "Bones" Watson, 63, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Feb. 1, 2025. He was born on Jan. 6, 1962, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward Watson and Victoria Jagiello Watson. Ken was a graduate of Norwin High School in the Class of 1980. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Norwin Manufacturing as a machinist. Ken was a member of the Fairmont Hahntown Volunteer Fire Department, where he was in charge of the pool league, and he was also a member of the Italian Miner's Society. He also loved to golf and hunt. Ken is survived by his son, Quentin Watson; two brothers, Edward Jr. (and wife, Michelle) and Thomas Watson; four sisters, Patricia Palmer (and husband, William), Karen Watson, Roberta McDonald (and husband, John Sr.), and Donna McDonald (and husband, Joel); and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m., on Wednesday, at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be donated to Ken's family through the funeral home website. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Tribune Review on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Roy Evans

February 3, 2025

RIP Bones, I am saddened to hear of your passing. Memories of our days at the Hahntown VFD and our young party days are cherished. Peace and God Bless!!

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