Francis Konecny, 79, of Penn Twp., died Wednesday June 26, 2019 in the Golden Heights Personal Care Home. He was born December 6, 1939 in Latrobe a son of the late Anthony and Virginia Pawlosky Konecny.
Fran was a US Army veteran and had retired from Latrobe Steel after 33 years of service. He also had worked in Derry and Latrobe as a part time police officer. Fran had an infectious grin and had a special interest for his grandchildren. He loved to hunt, fish, work in the yard and fix things for just about anyone.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Richard Konecny and a sister Patricia Murphy.
Fran is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years Geneann Finley Konecny. His son Mark Konecny (Teresa) of Arvada, CO and his daughter Kim Kissling (Kevin) of Mill Valley, CA. Four grandchildren; Emily and Nick Konecny and Kaden and Keira Kissling. One sister Regina Mears of Latrobe and two brothers; Tony Konecny (Linda) of Derry and Jack Konecny (Diane) of Ohio. Several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Monday July 1, 2019 at 11am in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry.
A special thanks to Golden Heights Personal Care Home and to Forbes Hospice.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.