A. Kenneth F. Pizzoli, of 429 W Saylor St., Atlas, passed away on March 25, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born on July 9, 1938, he was the son of the late August Pizzoli and Anna Herman.

Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Atlas and was a graduate of Mount Carmel Catholic High School, class of 1956. He worked as a shipping manager at Kraft, which became Packaging Resources, in Mount Carmel Township, where he retired in 2001.

He was in the  U.S. Army, where he served at the United States Pentagon during the Vietnam conflict.

On October 30, 1976, he married Barbara Cussary at the former Saint Joseph's Church in Shamokin.

Kenneth was a member of Divine Redeemer Church in Mt. Carmel and was a former Eucharistic minister.

He was a lifelong member of the Atlas Fire Company and refurbished the Atlas Gazebo. He was also a member of the Kulpmont Legion, Atlas Legion, Clover Hose Fire Company in Mount Carmel, and a former member of the Mount Carmel Elks. He was a member of the R-camp in Potter County, where he enjoyed spending time with fellow members and family.

Kenneth loved and cherished watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He was active in the church and was an avid golfer. He was very handy in fixing things. He loved cooking and making soupies and wine. He loved Mount Carmel football, basketball, and baseball. He was known for cracking jokes and always trying to make somebody laugh. He welcomed his sons' friends into his house, where he enjoyed cooking and joking with them. He was a very devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Barbara; three sons, Kenny Pizzoli of Kulpmont, Chris Pizzoli and wife Tonya of Shady Acres, and Jonathan Pizzoli of Atlas; grandchildren, Jenna, Logan, and Ciara Pizzoli, and Averie, Amayah, and Briggs Pizzoli; and a sister, Rita Pizzoli of Atlas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his four loving dogs, Ruby, Emma, Penny, and Rusty.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. with Father Bernard Wamayose, AJ officiating in Divine Redeemer Church, Mount Carmel. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., with transferal prayers at 10 a.m. in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Divine Redeemer Church, 438 W. Ave., Mt. Carmel, PA 17851. Arrangements are being cared for by C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel, C. J. Lucas IV, supervisor. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com