Kenneth "Ken" Arthur Blair

Kenneth “Ken” Arthur Blair, 86, of Brookville, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Newport, RI, surrounded by family. He was born on February 12, 1937, in Distant, PA, to the late Arthur Walter and Catherine Ruth (Wells) Blair. Ken was a 1955 graduate of Redbank Valley High School. He was employed at Columbia Gas Corp. for thirty-eight years as a welder and supervisor. He retired in 1995. Ken married the love of his life, Barbara Jane Bartley, on August 17, 1957, in Sligo, PA; Barbara preceded him in passing on January 11, 2022. He was a past member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, and a member of Emerickville Methodist Church, where he served as trustee and was involved in the men’s group. He was also an active member of the Brookville Woodcarvers group, where he loved to teach and help others. Ken was a kind and generous man and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed traveling, including going south to Myrtle Beach each winter. He enjoyed camping, gardening, wood carving, and carpentry. He loved spending time with his family, attending church and Sunday School, helping family and friends, and using the talents with which God blessed him. Ken is survived by three children; Karen D. (Joseph) Snyder; Rick A. Blair; Cathy J. Hagen; five grandchildren; Brian (Vanessa) Snyder; Erin Hagen; Justin (Jessica) Snyder; Jessica (Andrew) Hannah; Erica Blair; twelve great grandchildren; Jordan Hannah; Kaydence Connelly; Bethanie Hannah; Ayden Connelly; Benjamin Hannah; Lilly Connelly; Caleb Snyder; Lucia Snyder; Lincoln Connelly; Katherine Snyder; Zachary Snyder; Andrew Snyder; and one sister; Sharon R. (James) Shaffer. In addition to his parents and wife, Ken was preceded in passing by two siblings; Shirley J. Shick; and Larry E. Blair. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, from 4pm to 8pm at the McKinney – d’Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. A second visitation will take place on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Emerickville Methodist Church, 13345 Route 322, Brookville, PA 15825, from 10am to 11am. A funeral service will take place immediately following the second visitation, beginning at 11:00am and officiated by Pastor Gary Sheesley. Interment will take place at Herman Cemetery, Porter Twp., Clarion Co., PA. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com