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Ken Blair

1929 – 2025

Kenneth Bellinger Blair, 96 of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by family. Born April 6, 1929, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, he was the fourth child of James and Lucille Blair. Ken served as a medic in an army MASH unit during the Korean war. After discharge, he completed a Bachelors Degree at Penn State, and served as president of the Sigma Chi fraternity. His degree would lead to an 11-year career as a teacher at Oakmont junior high school in western Pennsylvania.

In 1963, Ken married Zarah Brown. A blended family would lead to a full house of five children, all of whom succeed Ken today: India Loevner, Kimberly Hanna, Charles Blair, Breton Blair, and Brittany Hay. Along with a family, came the birth of a new career: Ken would attend nursing school and later nursing administration to operate Fair Winds Manor. Together with Zarah, he ensured the well-being of countless senior citizens. His transition to hospice would be a moment for Ken to receive back the heart-felt care he had shared with so many.

Upon retirement from nursing, Ken remained active with his church – The Sowers Chapel — where he shared his faith and love for his Creator. Ken would also do charity work through Meals on Wheels (delivery), Allegheny Valley YMCA board (member), Slippery Rock University (president), and Butler Rotary. Ken had a passion for sports and was an enthusiastic fan of the Nittany Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.

He is now survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Zarah Blair, and children mentioned. A memorial service will be held at The Sower’s Chapel, Sarver, on November 15 at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to The Sowers Chapel (sowerschapel.org), 100 Iron Bridge Rd., Sarver PA  16055.

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