Donald Lee Kennell

DONALD LEE KENNELL

ARKPORT-Donald Lee Kennell, 64, of Pine Knoll Park, entered into rest early Sunday afternoon (June 10, 2012) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Born in North Hornell on Feb. 6, 1948, he was a son of the late Albert and Blanche Roff Eichorn. He was married to Frances Kennell, who predeceased him in 2005.
A graduate of Arkport Central School, class of 1967, Don proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1969.
In 1988 he received a degree in food service from Alfred State College, Wellsville Campus. From 1988 to 2006 he resided in Smithfiled, Va. and he returned to reside in Arkport in 2006.
Don’s employment throughout the years was dedicated to food service and the culinary arts.
He was a life-long member of the Arkport Presbyterian Church and was also a member of the Hornell I.O.O.F and the Barbershoppers for many years.
A “die hard” Yankees fan, Don also loved NASCAR and enjoyed spending time baking as well as watching cooking shows on television; especially Paula Dean, who was his idol.
Most of all, he will be remembered for the love that he had for his two sons.
His family includes his two sons, Brian Kennell of Elmira and Stephen Kennell (Nikki Groves) of Canisteo; his three sisters, Norma (John) Bly of Bath, Noritta Smith and Linda Kennell both of Arkport; his two brothers, Norm (Kathy) Kennell and Dick (Darla) Kennell all of Arkport; also many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 3-7 p.m. Thursday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell and from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the Arkport Presbyterian Church, 15 Main St., Arkport, where a funeral service, with military honors, will be held following calling hours at 11 a.m. Friday. Private interment will be at the Arkport Heritage Hill Cemetery at the convenience of his family.
The United States Flag and the Marine Corps Flag will proudly fly at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in recognition of Don’s military service.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Arkport Presbyterian Church, 15 Main St., P.O. Box 6, Arkport, N.Y. 14807. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.