Kenneth M. Hostetler

Kenneth M. Hostetler obituary, Confluence, PA

Kenneth M. Hostetler

Kenneth Hostetler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home - Farmington on Jan. 6, 2026.
Kenneth Max, Hostetler, 74, of Confluence, PA, passed away on Sunday January 4, 2026 at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born January 15, 1951, the son of Max and Irene (Burnworth) Hostetler.

Ken was a very private person. His greatest passion was his trucks; he could sit for hours and talk about trucks and old vehicles.

Ken and his wife Linda owned K+L Transport.

Ken's son Rob Hostetler and brother Butch Hostetler preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Linda (Ritenour) Hostetler; parents Max and Irene Hostetler; daughter Marci (Harry) Hinzy; stepdaughter Crystal (Jeff) Neratka; stepson Chris (Jennifer) Bradshaw; grandchildren Kyle (Danielle) Hostetler, Zack (Krystal) Hostetler, Travis (Kaylee) Myers, Cameron (Brooke) Ringer, Kayla Ringer, Katie, Joe, Jack, and Jake Bradshaw; 7 great-grandchildren; and brothers John (Marsha) Hostetler, Dave (Tonya) Hostetler, and Terry (Diane) Hostetler.

Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, FARMINGTON, PA on Wednesday, January 7 from 3-8pm. Additional visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8 from 10am until the hour of the funeral service at 11am with Pastor Tim Wotring officiating. Interment will follow in Johnson Chapel Cemetery.

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