Kenneth “Ken” Phillip Rozzell
Kenneth Phillip Rozzell “Ken”, age 76, of Irwin, Pa., (originally of Uniontown, Pa.,) passed peacefully at home, alongside his wife and daughters, succumbing to Lymphoma on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Philyss J. Rozzell; his devoted daughter, Jennifer L. Rozzell of Arlington, Virginia; his daughter and son-in-law Holly (Greg) Mouser of Fairmont, West Virginia and their children (his grandchildren): Dakota Mouser and Madison Mouser of Fairmont, West Virginia; his brother and sister-in-law Bill and Betty Rozzell of Uniontown, Pa.; as well as his sister-in-law, Karen Desmond (Pitcarin, Pa.); brother-in-law, David Duff (Pitcarin, Pa.); numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews. He has a son, Ken Rozzell (Uniontown, Pa.); as well as an abundance of loving friends and “Framily” all over the area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Phyliss P. (Livingston) Rozzell of Uniontown, Pa.
His professional life was spent in the grocery business since he was 15 years old. He was the Director of Operations for the Scozio Family Supermarkets where he enjoyed his work and had even gone back part-time after retiring.
He was a hard worker, an avid hunter, played in a dart league with his wife, and enjoyed Casino trips with Philyss and their friends.
He was a member of the Wendel Herminie No. 2 Club for over 35 years.
He loved to watch his grandchildren perform in activities and take them to Kennywood.
Ken was a great friend and always willing to lend a hand.
He was always busy doing something and was not afraid of having a good time always making sure that everyone else was enjoying themselves.
Family and Friends will be received at the C. RICHARD MCCAULEY FUNERAL HOME, 101 South Fourth Street, Youngwood, PA 15697 (724.925.7233).
Viewings Thursday, January 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Friday January 6th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.; Final Viewing will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Catholic Mass at 11 a.m. at Saint Edward’s Parish in Herminie, Pa., where he and his wife are members.
Interment to follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Irwin.
In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting memorial donations to Cancer research by donating to his daughter, Jennifer’s, Cycle for Survival team (she and her friends have been doing this fundraiser for the last four years and are very proud of their efforts to hopefully one day find a cure for all cancers (100% of all donations go directly to research)). http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/rozzell or directly to the UPMC Cancer Center in memory of Ken.