David Dan Kennedy
David Dan Kennedy, 95, of Moon Twp. PA, died on October 16, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Fairmont, WV on December 9, 1929 the son of the late John Joseph Leo & Aletha Edna (Coffman) Kennedy.
He graduated with a BS degree in Zoology from Fairmont State College (now University). 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.
Hobbies and interests: playing the piano, growing roses, watching birds at the feeder in his back yard, completing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. He loved animals and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers.
Dan was a member of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks. In his younger days, he volunteered with the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce).
Dan is survived by his two daughters, Deborah K. Kennedy, Moon Twp., PA & Susan D. Kennedy, Moon Twp., PA 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). Many great nieces and nephews and many great great nieces and nephews. Dan is also survived by his “grandpup” Buttercup.
In addition to his parents Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Bock Kennedy in 1991. And a sister, Mary Ann (Kennedy) Hall.
Friends will be received on Wednesday October 22nd from 4-8 PM and also on Thursday October 23rd from 2-4 & 6-8 PM in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10 AM in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Moon Twp., PA. Committal and Military Honors will follow at Coraopolis Cemetery, Coraopolis, PA. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dan’s name, to the charity Greater Good.
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We offer our most heartfelt condolences. I always enjoyed seeing him when I stopped by your house. We will all certainly miss hearing all about MTD. Much love to you all. ❤️
Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers for you, Deborah, Susan, Jennifer, Buttercup, and the extended family. Although I didn’t meet your Dad in person, I feel I did, due to Deb’s and Susan’s posts over the years on Facebook.
Sending hugs,
Sandy Glanton
Uncle Dan, always my favorite, told great jokes and was a talented pianist. I remember how he played duets, with Aunt Mary K, when I was younger. I often traveled to Pittsburgh for business. I would visit Coraopolis, whenever I could to enjoy lunch or dinner, with Cus Deb and Uncle Dan. He is the last of his generation and will be surely missed.
Dear Debbie and Susan, I am very sorry for your loss of your dear father. Love and peace to all.
Mr. Kennedy was our lovely neighbor and friend for 22 years. He enjoyed having coffee on the patio with our cat, Tuna, and telling stories and jokes by the fire in the evenings. He never failed to wave and smile at each of us as we walked to our cars, making each day brighter!