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Kenneth A. Watka, II

January 24, 1990 - February 07, 2025

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Obituary For Kenneth A. Watka, II

Age 35, on Friday, February 7, 2025, of Bethel Park.

Loving son of Pat (Hank) Drnach and the late Ken Watka; brother of the late Danamarie Watka; grandson of Anthony and the late Nancy Watka and the late Thomas and Marge Connelly. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kenny was a 2008 graduate of Bethel Park High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve University. He was most recently a Senior Software Engineer at KPI. Born in Maine and moving to Pennsylvania in October 1998, Kenny was deeply passionate about spending time with his friends and their families. He cherished his two beloved dogs, Lily and Dobby.

An avid reader, Magic: The Gathering card player, amateur chef, and baker, Kenny also had a special fondness for the Harry Potter series. He frequently delighted his neighbors by sharing his culinary creations. Through his charitable work with Dana’s Sweet Wishes, he baked cookies with residents of a local senior living facility and contributed birthday cookies for the same community. Kenny also volunteered at the Bethel Park voting polls, bringing his homemade pumpkin donuts to share with fellow volunteers. Kenny especially enjoyed playing with his young cousins, whether building with Legos or starting their cherished Lego Weekend tradition. His love for video gaming and lighthearted fun brought joy to everyone around him. Kenny was a kind and beloved soul, loved by all who knew him. He will be profoundly missed by all whose lives he touched.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm in Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Germaine Church, Bethel Park, PA with a Celebration of Life luncheon following. There will also be a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm in Holy Child Parish, St. Maria Goretti Church in Runnemede, NJ, also followed by a Celebration of Life luncheon. Kenny and his sister Dana, who passed in 2018, will then be interred together at New Cathedral Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Dana's Sweet Wishes, 4785 Criss Rd; Bethel Park, PA 15102. Arrangements entrusted to the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227.

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  • February 26, 2025

    Nucole Plasket

    As my youngest cousin. Kenny always held a special place in my heart. Wether it was hanging out at Mommom or Pop's or their house in Maine or Pa. I remember fondly those memories. Kenny was a kind soul and I will miss him dearly. Forever in my heart. Love, Nicole

  • February 25, 2025

    Nicole Plasket

    As my youngest cousin, Kenny held a special place in my heart. Kenny was so kind hearted and gave so much love to his friends and family and received so much in return Kenny will be missed but never forgotten. Whether it was the times that we spent at Mom mom and pop pop's, or at their houses in Maine or PA. Every memory is cherished. I love you and miss you. You are forever in my heart.