Kenneth James Arp

GIRARD - Kenneth James Arp, 79, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, at Windsor House at
Liberty Health Care Center from an extended illness.
Kenneth affectionately known as "Ken" was born July 6, 1934, in Lowellville, a son of Gus and Minnie Arp.
He was a 1952 graduate of Lowellville High School and attended Ohio Northern University. Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the infantry from 1954 to 1955. He was, by trade, a carpenter for over 40 years with various contractors in the area, most recently with the union and local No. 171, before retiring in 1999.
Ken loved sports, he was an avid Steelers and Indians fan, enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles and especially spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, the former Joan Kunovich, whom he married Oct. 9, 1965; a son, Mark (Mary) Arp of Hermitage, Pa.; a daughter, Kelly (John) Hontula of Liberty; one grandson, Nicholas Arp of Hermitage; three sisters, Doris Burns and Nevada Colaneri both of Poland, and Phyllis Jacobson of Lowellville; a brother, Donald Arp of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister-in-law, Mary Jean Arp of Lowellville; and a step-mother-in-law, Jolene Kunovich of Boardman.
Besides his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his brother, Robert A. Arp and sister, Laverne Flora.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers.
The family would like to thank the staff at Liberty Health Care for their care and support during Ken's stay.

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