Kenneth Connolly

Kenneth Connolly

Kenneth Clayson Connolly, 81, of Newark, Ohio, passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at Altercare South in Newark, Ohio. He succumbed to unknown causes.

He was born Jan. 4, 1940 in Long Bottom, Ohio, son of the late William and Erma Sloter-Connolly.
Kenneth was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by his wife, Beverly Sams-Connolly, of 51 years; daughter, Kay Ann; a sister and 2 brothers. He was survived by 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Carole Barber and Betty Barber and 2 brothers, Dale Connolly and Warren Connolly.

Kenneth is survived by immediate family
Daughter, Kim (Michael) Connolly-Mettille; *Granddaughter Teanya Branham-Jasper
**Great Grandchildren Desiree’ & Cameron Jasper
*Granddaughter Kendra Branham
**Great Grandchildren Klayton Branham, Gage Miller, Kolin McGill *** Great Great Grandchild Kenneth McGill
*Granddaughter Andrea Branham
**Great Grandchildren Gaven Winters, Makeena & Alana Decker, Alexa Snyder
Son, Kenneth Scott Connolly;
Son, Shawn (Mikey) Connolly
*Grandson Jacob (Scarlett Rogers) Connolly **Great Grandchildren Kendall & Nova Rogers
*Granddaughter Shayni (Dylan) Connolly-Wethey **Great Grandchildren Lincoln, Ellie, & Owen Wethey
*Granddaughter Cheyenne Lanning
*Granddaughter Breanne Waldren
**Great Grandchildren Gio, Andrew & Odin
*Granddaughter Montana Roberts **Great Grandchild Ayden


Kenneth loved sports, especially baseball, where his favorite team was the Cincinnati Reds. He worked as a Lathe Operator at Rockwell International for more than 30 years, but was forced to give up the career he loved due to his health. He was also an avid summer gardener. He spent his free time watching various live sports (with many of his family members being the star of the games) and on TV almost every weekend throughout his entire adult life. Kenneth was always
there to help relatives and friends with whatever he could and coached different sports and helped out when needed.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to and 12:00-Noon with Funeral services being held immediately thereafter at 1 P.M., Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Street, Newark, OH 43055 with Pastor Mark Falls officiating. Burial will be in the Sandhill Cemetery in Long Bottom, OH at a later date with a private service for his children, spouses and immediate family only.

As well we all know, we each live on borrowed time. People come and go so unexpectedly, we sometimes forget that no one really lasts as long as we hoped they would. Such is the case in loss of our father, husband, brother, grandfather/Great grandfather Kenneth C Connolly. Losing someone dear is a heartbreaking experience, and the loss of Kenneth will be felt by many loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces, nephews and extended family who all loved him as a father.
A special thank you to the people at Altercare South in Newark, Ohio for their loving care and support during his final days. Also, the family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude towards White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio & for being very accommodating and understanding during this difficult time and Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Street, Newark, Ohio for allowing us to meet with our loved ones for the memorial service.

Dear Lord as we sing unto you for Kenneth: In you where the hungry feast at the table, the blind frozen by colors in view, the lame will dance, they’ll dance for they are able And the weary find rest O’ the weary find rest in you.

Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home Newark, Ohio You are invited to sign the online guestbook at https://www.brucker- kishlerfuneralhome.com/obits

Burial Arrangements have been entrusted to White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com