New Castle, Pennsylvania - Willis John Kennedy, 73, of Merle Lane, Scott Township, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.

He was born Aug. 16, 1945, in Grove City, a son of the late John and Annie (Morrow) Kennedy.

Will was an insurance salesman for several life insurance companies for a number of years.

He was a member of the Army National Guard and the Polish Falcons, CG's and Eintracht Club.

Will enjoyed golfing, going to the casino, hunting, dancing and playing pool and darts. He also enjoyed being around people.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Audrey Rush; three children, Stephen J. Kennedy of Pittsburgh, Michael J. Kennedy of Slippery Rock and Abbey J. Kennedy of New Castle, three stepdaughters, Brandy L. Rush of New Castle, Crystal L. Bannon of Poland, Ohio, and Anna M. Rush of Cranberry Township; a brother, Herbert L. Kennedy and his wife, Loretta, of Home, Pennsylvania; a sister, Frances A. Taggart and her husband, Albert, of Slippery Rock; his brother-in-law, Charles Glenn; two grandchildren, Robert John Kennedy and Katherine Rose Baker; and four stepgrandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne P. Kennedy, and his sister, Patricia J. Glenn.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the William F. and Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Ave.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Matthew Bupp will be officiating.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.