Wakefield

Kenneth C. Wakefield, 84, of Middlesex Township, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, while in the care of Passavant Hospital.

Born in Homer City, Indiana County, Pa., on Dec. 2, 1940, he was the son of the late Archie and Helen (Skinner) Wakefield.

Ken married the love of his life, Kay Stirling, on Feb. 1, 1964, at Glade Run Presbyterian Church, and shared his life with Kay until she passed away on Aug. 10, 2021.

Ken graduated from Mars High School and served in the Army before attending the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, graduating from both. Ken was proud of his military service and of the 30 years he served the people of Pennsylvania as a Pennsylvania State Trooper, retiring with the rank of corporal.

After retiring, Ken and Kay traveled and spent many winters in South Texas and along the Gulf shores. Always dog lovers, their pets would often travel with them, touring the country in their motor home.

Ken is survived by his half brother, Bill Eckman, of Valencia; his half sister, Barbara Edmond, of Texas; his brother-in-law, Brian (Patricia) Stirling, of Portersville; sisters-in-law, Linda Stirling, of Grove City, Royene Strazisar, of North Carolina, Margaret Eckman, of Waynesburg, Pa., and Linda Wakefield, of Martinsville, Ind. Ken is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as loyal friends.

Along with his parents and Kay, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Don Wakefield and Vaughn Eckman; his brother-in-law, Jack Stirling; and sister-in-law, Linda Eckman.

WAKEFIELD — There will be no public services for Kenneth C. Wakefield, who died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Contributions in his memory can be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.

Arrangements are under the direction of MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.

Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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