Kenneth E. Fox

Kenneth E. Fox, 80, of Ellwood City, Pa died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born October 13, 1928, in Allentown, Pa., he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Frances
Adams Fox.

Mr. Fox was an attorney in Ellwood City for 53 years. An Eagle Scout, Ken graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946 and Northwestern University in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 - 1953. Upon his return from service in 1953, Ken attended and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Law School in 1956. He was admitted to the Lawrence County Bar Association in 1956. He established his law office where his father's real estate office was located.

He was an active Attorney until his death, and one of his sons, Gregory S. Fox, became a partner in his law office. Attorney Fox served as the District Attorney for Lawrence County from 1962 - 1970.

He was a member of the Ellwood City Borough Council from 1958 - 1962, serving as president from 60-62. He was active in many local organizations including; member and past president of the Lawrence County Bar Assn., member and past president of the Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce, served on the Board of Directors of the Ellwood City Hospital from 1997 to the present, and a member of the Ellwood City Industrial Corporation. He was a member of the PA Society for over 40 years. He received the Ellwood City Distinguished Citizen Award in 1960 and the Allegheny Co Bar Association 50 Year Award in 2006. He was also a member of the Beaver County Republican Committee. Ken and his wife, Mary Lou, were avid Pitt basketball fans and
longtime season ticket holders.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Lou Waltz Fox, whom he married August 4, 1956, two sons and a daughter in law, Kevin Scott Fox of Germantown, MD, Gregory Stuart and Laura Fox of Ellwood City, a daughter and son in law, Susan Louise Fox and Jeffrey S. Markowitz of Arlington, VA, a sister, Dr. Isabel Goodman of New York City, a brother, James Fox of Sag Harbor, NY and nine grandchildren; Lindsay Fox, Christopher Fox, Kelsey Fox, Rebecca Fox, Amanda Fox, Jack Fox Markowitz, Samuel Fox Markowitz, William Fox Markowitz, and Julia Fox Markowitz.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Ann Fox.

Ken's wishes were to be cremated. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17 from  2-4 and 7-9 at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave., Ellwood City.

Memorial Services will be held at the Calvin Presbyterian Church on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. James Latta officiating. Military services will be conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial Contributions may be made to University of Pittburgh Panthers Club Scholarship Fund 3719 Terrace St. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213.

 

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In Loving Memory

 
Kenneth E. Fox Family:
Ken Fox was a very special and kind person who our family deeply respected. His professional and courteous help to my mother and father as well as to us will always be appreciated and remembered.
Our sincerest sympathy to you in this time of bereavement.
Paul and Donna (Buccelli) Underiner
 


Our sincere sympathy to Mary Lou and her family.

We are glad we were able to visit with Ken at
our class reunion last summer.

Russell and Lillian French


My sincere sympathy to the entire Fox family. Ken was a good man and will
be missed by a great many people. He will be remembered as a giving and
caring human being.

Your old neighbor.
Sue Schaffer Campbell
 
Although the many miles separate us, the loss of Kenneth Fox is so note-worthy it has reached us across so many states.

I humbly send regards to family & friends, as I know from experience this is such a difficult trying period of our lives.? Yet, it is during these times when we must dig deep within ourselves to gather courage, strength, and love from one another as our faith has taught us. During times of fellowship it is easier, but it is in the still quiet moments we can drift into sadness or even despair...so I encourage us to remember the times Kenneth Fox gave strength to us.

In times of legal issues or difficulties in life, we remember Kenneth Fox to be supportive, kind, and always available to others. Whether Lawrence County or in other counties such as Beaver County, I had the job responsibilities to include work in the courthouse where Mr. Kenneth Fox was known as being a fair and just attorney. Also, known as personable yet, fearless when challenging the wrongs of others in the courtroom.

We are unable to be with you, the family at this time as the distance is great, none the less we are with you in thought and prayer. In conclusion our loss is indeed Heaven's gain.


Respectfully,

Charles and TJ (Terry Spellman) Onuska
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Fox family on the loss of a
great Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Your loss is great but your
memories are greater still and the love that is so apparent throughout
your family will help you through all of this. Ken Fox was not just an
important part of your family but an important part of our entire Ellwood
City community and will be greatly missed.

Mark, Kim, and Bailey Campbell
 


Dear Mary Lou, Greg, Kevin, Susan, Polly & Jim:

Over fifty years ago I had the pleasure and privilege to introduce Dr.
Harry Denman, an icon and mentor of the Methodist Church to the
student body of Morristown Junior College. Desiring to observe the
proper protocol and not misspeak, I asked Dr. Denman what he would
want me to say as an introduction. He quickly retorted, "this is my
friend, Harry Denman." I acquiesced and followed that suggestion
throughout my life. Ken and I were close when we were younger and as a
relative living south of Pittsburgh or in eastern PA, I, we, looked forward
with keen anticipation to our frequent trips to Ellwood, to visit
Uncle Ken, Aunt Francis, Kenny and family. I am reluctant to say
goodbye, but will be satisfied with a multitude of happy memories of
younger days that will keep Ken in my life.

Bill (Chester L. Cable) & Family
 


Just wanted to let you know warm thoughts and sympathy are with
you. May you find strength, peace, and comfort in your memories.



Frank and Kerri DeGennaro