Eunice Alice McKenna

August 29, 1926 - October 1, 2017

Eunice Alice McKenna Eunice Alice McKenna, 91, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2017 at Sunrise on the Scioto, Columbus, OH. She was born to Laura (Kunzmann) and Earl Bates on August 29, 1926 in Aliquippa, PA. She is preceded in death by her brothers Earl, Francis and Kenneth Bates, sister Bernice Bates and son Terry Joe. She is survived by her husband Gene McKenna, children (and spouses) Charles (Wendy) McKenna, Fr. Ken McKenna, Laura (Rob) Biegner, Julie (Pete) Ferguson, sister Leah Wilkins, and grandchildren Faith and Melissa McKenna, Matthew and Alex Biegner, Ian, Riley, Bridget and Daniel Ferguson. Eunice graduated from Mt. Gallitzin Academy, Baden, PA in 1944. She met her loving husband of 63 years in Cleveland, OH and married in Aliquippa, PA on February 20, 1954. She enjoyed dancing, playing the piano and organ, boating with her family on Lake Erie, reading and bowling. She was a dedicated mother and devoted Catholic who frequently helped those in need. She will be remembered for her lively personality, sense of fashion and competitive card playing. Services are scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Gesu Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd., Toledo, OH. Visitation will begin in the church at 9:30 AM and the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment at Calvary Cemetery immediately after Mass. Coyle Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gesu Church. Please view and sign the online registry at coylefuneralhome.com.