David “Dan” Kennedy, 95, of Moon Township, passed away on October 16th, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on December 9th, 1929, the son of the late John Joseph Leo & Aletha Edna (Coffman) Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Bock Kennedy and a sister, Mary Ann (Kennedy) Hall. He is survived by his two daughters, Deborah K. Kennedy of Moon Township and Susan D. Kennedy of Moon Township and a granddaughter, Jennifer N. Lesaigle (Laurent), six nieces & nephews: Marilyn K. Minor (James), Thomas B. Canoles (Dianne), Mary A. Strassner (Joseph), Robert A. Canoles (Mary Ellen), Daniel B. Canoles (Susan) and Brian J. Canoles (Kathleen); as well as many great nieces and nephews and many great-great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his puppy dog, Buttercup.
David graduated with a BS degree in Zoology from Fairmont State College (now Fairmont State University) in Fairmont, West Virginia. He served stateside in the US Air Force during the Korean War. After graduating from Officer Candidate School, he earned the rank of Second Lieutenant. “Dan” (as he was known) was a sales representative for GLAXO Smith Kline Pharmaceutical company for over 30 years. His hobbies and interests were playing the piano, growing roses, watching birds at the feeder in his backyard and completing both crossword and jigsaw puzzles. He also loved animals and was a fan of both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was also a member of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Coraopolis, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. In his younger days, he volunteered with the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce).
Friends will be received on Wednesday October 22nd from 4-8 P.M. and on Thursday October 23rd from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will also be held on Friday, October 24th at 10 A.M. in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1 Parish Place, Coraopolis. Committal and Military Honors will follow at Coraopolis Cemetery, 1121 Main Street, Coraopolis. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dan’s name, to the charity Greater Good.