Kenneth M. Kmetz

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 02, 2021

Kenneth M. Kmetz, 73, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  He was born January 16, 1948 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Andrew and Agnes (Wrignovicz) Kmetz.  Prior to his retirement, Ken was  a steelworker for J&L Steel and a safety officer for Forbes Tower and Western Psych.  He was a veteran of the US Army stationed in South Korea as a military police officer during the Vietnam Era and was a member of St. Edward Parish, Knights of Columbus, St. Jude Council 9019.  He enjoyed traveling, trips to the casino, and playing Sudoku.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George Price and Andrew, Kmetz, and sister, Kathryn Rentfro.  He is survived by his loving wife, Patty Kmetz; son, Jacob Kmetz; daughter, Amanda Kmetz; sister, Cheryl (Kenneth) Petruska; and his beloved cat, Rooney.  Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in St. Edward Parish.  Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, PO Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA  91365.    www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Originally published July 02, 2021.

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