Joseph D. McKenna

Joseph D. McKenna, age 87 of Frazer Township, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026 at Concordia in Cabot, PA. He was born on June 6,1939 to Rose and Michael McKenna in Renton, Pennsylvania. Dale was a 1957 graduate of Plum Senior High School and a member of the Plum Mustangs football team. After graduation he entered the work force as an assistant manager of Isaly’s. Over the next 45 years he held positions with Keystone Dairy as a milk delivery man, worked as a coal miner at Renton Coal Mine, worked as a proud Teamster on many projects in the Greater Pittsburgh area including the construction of Three Rivers Stadium, and was a member of the Allegheny County Road Maintenance Division. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards, reading, gardening, canning vegetables, cooking, fishing from his pontoon boat, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, attending concerts with his wife, hunting with his son, grandson, and beloved nephews, traveling the United States, as well as exploring the British Isles, Italy, France, and Portugal. As a lifelong member of Holy Family Parish in Creighton, Dale shared his love of music for many years as a member of the church choir. Dale is survived by his wife of 67 years Elizabeth “Bette” Beck McKenna, his son Joseph (Kelly) McKenna, his daughter Suzan (Michael) Hensel, beloved grandchildren Justin (Emily) Hensel, Randi (Stacey) McKenna, Shane Hensel, Kaitlin (Bret) Bucciarelli, and Dale McKenna. His great grandchildren include Maddox, Owen, Landon, Henry, Isabella, Frederick, and Giovanni. He also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Rose Namestka McKenna, brothers Eugene (Kate) McKenna and Robert (Patricia) McKenna, and sister Patricia (Joseph) Cisar. Dale was a big man, with an even bigger heart. Our gentle giant will be sorely missed by his entire family and many friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to THE CHARLES B. JARVIE FUNERAL HOME INC. Springdale, PA. There will be no public viewing at the family’s request. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church in Harwick,

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