Kenneth D. Shean Sr., 89 of Derry, passed away January 6, 2022 at his home. He was born December 24, 1932, in Derry a son of the late Dennis and Georgia (Doran) Shean. Kenneth worked for the Ligonier Acme and Foodland for over 32 years. He was a member of the Derry Presbyterian Church and liked cooking for church banquets. He and his wife worked hand and hand at the Ligonier Camp and Conference Center and he was proud of the work he did there. He always loved football, especially the Steelers. Ken is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sarah (Claycomb) Shean, four children Brenda Ringler (Skip) of Johnstown, Kenneth Shean Jr. of Derry, Paul Shean (Barbara) of Derry and Lawrence Shean (Paula) of Derry, five grandchildren Jason Smith, Brett Smith (Jennifer), Edward Shean (Kylie), Andrea Shean (CJ) and Jesse Shean, six great grandchildren Hailey, Sophia, Jackson, Kamden, Zoie and Paisley, numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Ken is preceded in death by eight siblings Lawrence, Dorothy, Michael, Audra, Georgia, Ruth, Dennis and Leonard.
Family will receive friends from 2-6 pm, Sunday January 9th, at the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 West Third Ave Derry, where a funeral service will be held at 11 am, Monday, with Rev John J. McClure. Private Interment will follow in Coles Cemetery.