Kenneth Robert Hoetzlein – Monongahela
Obituaries
June 26, 2021

Kenneth Robert Hoetzlein – Monongahela

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Kenneth Robert Hoetzlein, 62, of Monongahela, passed away on June 22, 2021, at home. He was born in Pittsburgh to Ora Mae Cogs-well Hoetz-lein and the late Lawrence Albert Hoetzlein Sr. Kenneth was the loving partner of 22 years to Debbie Sarnoskie. He is survived by his mother, Ora Hoetzlein and his fiancée, Debbie Sarnoskie. He is also survived by his sons, Matthew (Laurie) Hoetzlein, Robert Hoetzlein and Jules (Nikki Eicher) Branch. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Zane, Reannah, Jules Jr., Paige, Makenzy, Lydia, Hannah and Bentley Hoetzlein. His brothers include Lawrence Jr., William and Joseph Hoetzlein. He is also survived by his sisters, Winifred Lynch, Mary Beth McClean, Rose Ann Riedell and Maylena Rhinda. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Sr.; his brother, Timothy; and his sister, Marguerite Ethridge. He was a member of the former St. Anthony’s Church. Kenneth owned and operated M&R Masonry, where he worked until his retirement in 2015. In his retirement, Kenneth drove for Roadrunner Services until 2021. Kenneth loved to cook, shoot pool and play bar bingo. He also loved the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kenneth loved going to his son Jules’ house and spending time with his family. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 North Sixth St., Clairton, PA 15025. A service will follow at the funeral home at 8 p.m. A repast will occur Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Jim’s Bar in Monongahela. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Animal Friends by mailing your tribute information along with a check made out to Animal Friends c/o Development Department, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA, 15237. Donations can also be made by calling 412-847-7051 or by going to thinkingoutsidethecage.org/donate-now/. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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