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Kenneth J. Schneider, Sr.

May 22, 1942 - January 02, 2024

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Obituary For Kenneth J. Schneider, Sr.

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Kenneth J Schneider, Sr. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Kenneth, a long time resident of Whitehall, was born on May 22, 1942. He was married to Earleen (Militzer) for 50 years prior to her passing in 2014.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Kenneth Jr. (Beth) and daughter, Christine Ward (Sean), grandchildren - Hayley Ward, Amy Schneider and Ashley Ward as well as step-grandchildren Sean and Sarah O’Rourke, and Ken’s sister Catherine (Schneider) Murphy, sister-in-laws - Frances Schneider and Valeta Schneider. Kenneth was predeceased by his wife, as well as his three brothers (Edward, William and Paul). The four brothers worked alongside each other at Schneider’s Dairy, founded by their father Edward Schneider in 1935. Kenneth will be greatly missed.
Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday and Sunday, January 6 & 7, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas More Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

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  • January 08, 2024

    Bill Painter

    I enjoyed working with Ken as a Auditor for the Milk Marketing Board, he was good work and friendly person to talk to at the dairy. Sincerely, Bill Painter

  • January 07, 2024

    Linda Garrett

    Dear Ken Jr., I enjoyed working with your dad. He was a pleasure and could always make me smile. The world has lost a good one even if he wasn't a computer wiz. Linda Garrett Milk Market Administrator Staff-Retired

  • January 07, 2024

    Michelle

    Sean, Chrissy, Hayley & Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace during this difficult time. Love Michelle & Gerry

  • January 05, 2024

    marie ward-worthy

    Dear Chrissy,Sean. Ashley, Haley and family so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Marie and Thomas