Kenneth A. Prutzman

Kenneth A. Prutzman, 78, of 17736 Matt Rd., Meadville, died Thursday, October 07, 2004 at Meadville Medical Center following a sudden illness.

He was born in Duryea, PA July 29 1926, a son of the late Forrest and Mildred Scott Prutzman.  He married Jean Paterson July 28, 1951.

He was a 1944 graduate of Duryea High School.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.  He worked as a Blacksmith for Conrail for 33 years, retiring in 1988.

He was a member of Hamlin Chapel United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially being with his family.

Survivors, in addition to his wife of 53 years, include 2 sons, Mark D. Prutzman of Meadville and Kevin F. Prutzman and his wife Terry of Saegertown; 2 sisters, Myrtle Prutzman of Duryea and Charlotte Compton of Honesdale; 4 grandchildren, Shannon, Amanda, Jessica, and Kyle Prutzman; and 1 nephew and 2 nieces.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter Margie Prutzman and a son, Kenny Prutzman.

Calling hours will be Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.

A funeral service will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Lea Guiney, Pastor of Hamlin Chapel United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hamlin Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Pauline Dearborn, 17339 S. Moisertown Rd., Saegertown, PA 16433.