Stephen Kendrish Obituary

Stephen R. "Bobby" Kendrish, of Scottdale, passed away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2024. He was born on Dec. 6, 1941, in Monarch, PA, to his parents, Steven and Kathryn Novonglosky Kendrish. Bobby was a 1959 graduate of Dunbar Township High School, was a welder by trade, and retired in 2003 from Duraloy after 39 years of service. In his day, Bobby was full of energy; he was an avid golfer and bowler; he enjoyed being with friends, painting, and working around his home. Bobby spent the past 46 years with his best friend, Lynne Sorace Kendrish. In addition to his wife, Bobby is survived by two sons, Scott A. Kendrish and Lara Franks, Stephen J. Kendrish and his wife, Mary Ann Holmes Kendrish; his grandson, Stephen R. Kendrish and Hailey Powell; his brother, John Kendrish and his wife, Mary Kay Shandorf Kendrish; his mother-in-law, Gladys "Dumpy" Sorace (Vinnie-2012); his brothers-in-law, Vince Sorace and Joe Leos; his kitty, Sweetie Pie; several cousins and cousins-in-law; and his neighbors, all dear to his heart. A Mass will be held in memory of Bobby at 11 a.m., on Nov. 2, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Parish, 416 S Broadway St., Scottdale, PA 15683, with Father Michael Sikon, officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, PA 15683. Love lasts forever!