Kenneth J. Kvartek – Canonsburg

Kenneth J. Kvartek, 80, of Canonsburg, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at his home. Born in Ellsworth on March 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Andrew and Kathryn Mihalek Kvartek. Kenneth was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. He was retired from Komatsu in Washington, formerly Joy Manufacturing. On Nov. 11, 1978, he married Elizabeth Betty Ann Shepelak at Holy Ghost Byzantine Church in Charleroi, with the Rev. Andrew Chura presiding. Kenneth and his wife, Betty Ann, had the opportunity to travel Eastern Europe several times to visit all the towns of his family’s ancestors. Besides his wife, he is also survived by his sister, Kathryn (Thomas) Yurchick of Ellsworth; a nephew, Thomas Yurchick of Ellsworth; and a brother-in-law, Milan Shepelak of Mapleview. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC., 405 Main St., Bentleyville, where funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Stephen Wahal presiding. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pavlicfuneralhomes.com.