Kensky

Stephen Martin Kensky, 100, of Butler, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Concordia at Cabot.

Born Sept. 1, 1923, in Clairton, Pa., he was a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Dora Kensky.

He was very loving, kind and modest, and an always-do-the-right-thing type of man.

A graduate of Clairton High School, Steve was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served in the submarine branch and on the USS Bonefish.

He married Lana Pearle Trainer on March 7, 1946. They were together for 70 years, until her passing on May 1, 2016. Steve and Lana loved dancing, socializing and traveling.

He was employed for 43 years at Airco Gases in Butler.

He was an active member of VFW Post 249 and the Tanglewood Center.

Steve was passionately devoted to his wife, Lana, and their family. He enjoyed family gatherings, especially those centered around swimming adventures and vacations. Many of the gatherings were enjoyed at his backyard swimming pool, surrounded by his loving family.

He loved tending to his garden of 30 or more varieties of fruits and vegetables. He was an avid bowler and a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Back in the day, Steve would spend many evenings on his backyard porch listening to Pirate games on the radio.

He exhibited strength and endurance like no other, as well as patience that was unexplainable. He possessed joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness. He will always be remembered for his honesty, integrity and love for us all. Our dad was a child of God.

He is survived by his five children, Steve (Vicki), Ron (Donna), Lana, Kathy (Frank Weber) and Dolores (Mike McCandless); 11 grandchildren, Bryan Kensky, Matthew Kensky, Michael Kensky, David Kensky, Ron Kensky, Christopher Weber, Michael McCandless, Ryan McCandless, Crystal Kraynik, Kristin Maiorano and Brian BeCraft; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lana Pearle Trainer Kensky; his mother and father, Andrew and Elizabeth Kensky; a grandson, Nathan McCandless; a son-in-law, Gary Anthony Cehelsky; six brothers; and three sisters.

KENSKY — Friends of Stephen Martin Kensky, who died Monday, April 8, 2024, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

A blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Deacon Mitch Natali of All Saints Parish officiating.

Burial will take place in Butler County Memorial Park.

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by American Legion Post 778, VFW Post 249, American Legion Post 117 and VFW Post 499.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to VFW Post 249, P.O. Box 545, Butler, PA 16003.

For more information, visit www.martinfh.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.