Kenneth Lee Moorehead
November 4, 1941 ~ October 2, 2025
Born in: St. Louis, Michigan
Resided in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Kenneth Lee Moorehead, 83, of Oil City, is now at peace after passing away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born on November 4, 1941, in St. Louis, Michigan, Ken was the son of Kenneth Leroy and Florence Good Moorehead.
He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Kurtich, on June 9, 1962, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. Ken graduated from Cranberry High School in 1959 and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967, where he earned the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
For most of his career, Ken worked at U.S. Steel in the Oil Well Division, later moving on to Tri-County Pest Control. He was known for his strong Christian faith and devotion to his love for Jesus. He read his bible daily and also had a knack for building puzzles and doing word searches. He also loved spending time watching wrestling, action movies and hitting up yard sales with his buddy, Jack.
Above all, Ken was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary Lou, and their son, Michael J. Moorehead (Susan) of Erie, along with two daughters, Vikki R. Krug (Daren) of Franklin and Sue C. Brink (Randy) of Sparks, Nevada. He was a proud grandpa to Beth Hull (Dan) of Titusville, Florida; Jessica Shea (Justin) of Sharpsville; Randy Moorehead (Tonya) of Seneca; Lauren Winarski (Matt) of Mogadore, Ohio; Tyler Beadlescomb (Amanda) of Indianapolis, Indiana; and Sara Zerger(Zach) of Wylie, TX. He also cherished his ten great-grandchildren, with another on the way, as well as one great-great-granddaughter.
Ken is survived by his sisters, Mary Campbell of Meadville, Margie Foust of Venus, and Brenda Warner (Doug) of Cranberry, and his brother Mark Moorehead (Liane) of Benezette. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Scott and Eric.
A private celebration of Ken’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Kens’ memory to the Erie VA Medical Center, 135 E. 38th Street Boulevard, Erie, Pennsylvania 16504
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence on Ken’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Erie VA Medical Center
135 E. 38th Street Boulevard
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I am sorry for your loss. Mike, you were there for me when my father passed. I am here if you need me. You and your family are in my prayers.
Prayers and fond memories.
Mary, Margie, Brenda and Mark – so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
It was always a pleasure taking care of Mr. Moorehead. I looked forward to his visits.
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lou, Vicki, Sue, and Mike–So sorry for your loss. My thoughts have been with you since I heard about Ken’s passing. I remember fondly the time I spent with each of you and your entire family when we were all much younger. Ken was a really nice guy with a great personality and sense of humor. My prayers are with all of you as you move forward in life without him. Remember he will always be with you in your hearts.