Kennard G. Gumbert Sr.; 74; of Allenport; passed away Wednesday; July 13; 2011. He was born in Bellbridge on April 25; 1937; a son of the late John and Clara Sorg Gumbert. Prior to retirement he was employed by Hercules Chemical in West Elizabeth and Monessen Southwestern Railroad. Protestant by faith; he loved and cherished his wife; grandchildren; and family; and had a passion for gardening and woodworking. Ken always found time to help others and was an inspiration to many. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother; John Gumbert. Survivors include his wife of 52 years; Billie Flint Gumbert; a son; Kennard G. Gumbert Jr. and wife; Lynne; two grandsons; William R. Gumbert and fiance; Miranda Harris; and Samuel A. Gumbert; all of Allenport; a sister; Corrine Pipp and husband; Henry; of McKeesport; two sisters-in-law; Greta Gumbert; of McKeesport; and Margaret Balogh and husband; Frank; of Charleroi; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were private. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Avenue; Belle Vernon; (724) 929-5300; is handling arrangements. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. In lieu of flowers; donations may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute; PO Box 631; Buffalo; NY; 14240; or Mon Valley Hospital Melenyzer Pavilion Cancer Center; 1163 Country Club Rd; Monongahela; PA 15063.