Kenneth Earl Conway, 89

August 23, 2025

Kenneth Earl Conway, 89, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born in Heilwood, Indiana County, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Viola (Uncapher) Conway.

Following his graduation from Pine Township High School in 1955, Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps after the Korean War as an aviation radar technician working on the AIM-9 Sidewinder and MIM-23 Hawk Missiles. Kenny obtained the rank of acting Sergeant.

While in the Marine Corps, Kenny married his high school sweetheart, Ann Marie (Sleboda), and they shared 47 years of marriage until her passing in 2004.

Following the Marine Corps. Kenny worked as a machinist for Federal-Mogul in Lititz for over 40 years until his retirement in 1999. An accomplished mechanic, he also worked part time at Sears doing state inspections and front-end alignments. Outside of work, he dabbled in winemaking and enjoyed working on Farmall Tractors. He restored his 1945 Farmall Model B-N.

Kenny was a wonderful husband and awesome Dad. He loved his children and grandchildren and absolutely adored his great-grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and was well loved by all.

Kenny was of the Roman Catholic Faith.

Surviving family includes his daughter, Cathy wife of Anthony Martin, sons, John Conway, husband of Kathy, and Joseph Conway, husband of Lisa; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Marie Mihoerck, John Conway, husband of Rose, Henry Conway, husband of Shirley, and Erma Asaro. In addition to his wife Ann Marie, Kenny was preceded in death by his siblings Mildred LaMantia, Arthur Conway, Rosemary Bianco, and Dorothy Beilchick.

A Viewing will take place from 10 to 11 am Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.

A Latin Requiem Mass will take place at 3:00 PM on Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (FSSP), 110 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 with The Rev. Cidrian Cortez, FSSP as Celebrant. Parking is available in the State Street Parking Garage and metered parking along State Street.

Final Commendation and Farewell with Military Honors will be 10:00 am Friday, August 29, 2025, at St. Jospeh New Catholic Cemetery, 170 Charles Road, Lancaster, PA 17603

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, TN 38105.