Kenneth S. Budzinski, 52, of Broadway Dr., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital.
Born June 13, 1960 in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond James Budzinski and Patricia Ann Yeykal of Grove City.
Ken was a truck driver for Professional Services in Pittsburgh. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping and taking nature walks. He also enjoyed tinkering with tractors.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his fiancée – Sharlene Brown of Ellwood City; daughter, Chelsea Budzinski of Madisonville, KY; three future step children, Daniel Mesko Jr, Sha-Lynn Brown, Kay-Lee Brown, all of Ellwood City; two sisters, Susan Budzinski of Kennerdell,PA, Kerry Emory of Midland, PA; and two brothers, James Raymond Budzinski of Dover, PA, and Robert Budzinski of New Castle.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visiting hours will be held at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City on Monday August 20, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 until the time of the funeral service at 8 pm.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.
R.I.P. our dear loved one. You will be greatly missed.
You were the best big brother a sister could have. You helped me so many times. You taught me to drive, and spent so much of my childhood with me. I love you and will have a hole in my heart forever, now that your gone. I am so happy you found a loving relationship in these last years.
You gave me the best 10 1/2 years of my life. Ken gave me the best gift of all. He gave me our daughter Chelsea & his spirit lives on through her. Plus Ken raised my son Matthew as if he was his own son. Ken had such a big heart. He was always doing for others. He would go out of his way to help anyone. I once watched Ken go up to a homeless person and give the man money to go get a meal. That’s how he was. Ken also had a great sense of humor, he was always making jokes. We had 10 wonderful years, so me & the kids have all those great memories. r.i.p. dear loved one.