Calling Hours:
Friday, October 9, 2020, 4:00-7:00pm
Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, PA
Memorial Service:
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 11:00am
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
1 Trinity Place, Greenville, PA
Rev. Brenda Martin, Pastor, officiating
Social distancing and masks are required
for all in attendance. Inurnment in the
columbarium of Holy Trinity Church.
Kenneth F. Black, age 76, of Cortland, OH passed away Saturday evening, October 3, 2020 in his residence.
He was born in Natrona Heights, PA on January 16, 1944 a son of Claude W. and Eunice (Mills) Black. He was a 1961 graduate of Har-Brack High School in Natrona Heights, PA and received his associate degree from Penn State University in New Kensington, PA.
On July 6, 1963 Ken married the former Fran E. Gilbert, she survives. He was the owner/operator of Connell Inc. for 15 years in Youngstown, Oh and worked for many years at Shenango Steel Erectors. No achievements or career successes in Ken's life were as important to him, as his devotion to his family. He was most proud of having earned their love and respect. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir, was a lector, and was a member of the property committee. Ken loved to play golf with his son. He was an active member of the Warren Photography Society, the 1996 president of Eastern Ohio and Western PA Builders Association, and was the past president of the Penn-Ohio Morgan Horse Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kimberly J. Sykes and her husband Kenneth of Huntington Valley, PA, Kris B. Abraham and her husband Michael of Brookfield, OH; a son, Wade A. Black and his wife Jennifer of Lebanon, PA; a sister, Janice Strickland and her husband Robert of St. Petersburg, FL; five grandchildren, Blair, Courtney, Dane, Grant, and Sydney and many nieces and nephews.. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 Trinity Place, Greenville, PA 16125.
My deepest condolences to you and your family Fran. You and Kenny are two of the nicest people I knew. I’m glad that you had so many years together.
Fran&Family,
Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Charley Altmeyer
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Fran. You have my deepest sympathy. I have fond memories of our times together in younger years. You will be in our hearts and Prayers.
Fran and family, my deepest sympathy to you all. I’m sorry I am not with you in church this morning, but, I am here and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs, Betty k Junk
Kim and family,
Ellie and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. We both remember how you adored each other when we were in college and how much fun you had together. Please give our best to your family.
Love, Tom Kosick
Kim and family,
Ellie and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. We both remember how you adored each other when we were in college and how much fun you had together. Please give our best to your family.
Love, Tom Kosick
Continued prayers for the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for live streaming the beautiful memorial service. Kris, Wade, and Kim spoke with such grace and love for their father. Their unique stories and memories of their dear dad illustrated the wonderful example Mr. Black set as a father and a husband.
`Fran and Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time of great sorrow. It was our privilege to have shared those many years at Holy Trinity with you and Ken. Please know our warmest wishes and sympathies are with you.
With love, Murray and Jane