Mr. Kenneth E. Artz, 91, of Pine Grove, Pa., formerly of Hegins, died Sunday March 26th, 2006 at Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Pa. Mr. Artz was born in Sacramento, Pa.0n January 18th, 1915, he was a son of the late Elvin and Beulah (Koppenhaver) Artz. He worked as a self employed coal miner. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, Pa. He was also a member of Hegins Fire Co., Liberty Hose Co. #2 , Lykens, Pa., Veterans of Foreign War, Valley View, and American Legion Post 575. He served in the U.S. Army in World War WarII. He was the widower of Arlene( Williard) Artz. He was Previously marred to Mae ( Cunningham) Artz who died Mar. 29, 1970. He is survived by Daughter Joyce Heintzelman, Lykens, Pa., Daughter Holly Thompson, Sacramento, Calif.,two stepdaughters, Marcella Schade, Valley View and Barbara Krammes, Hegins, Granddaughter Crystal Mace of Lykens. He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Memorial Services were held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home,200 West Main St., Valley View, Pa.at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, Mar. 30,2006, with Rev. Claude Schach officiating Donations can be made to: American Lung Association, 3001 Old Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011