Kenneth L. VanGorder

Kenneth L. VanGorder

Kenneth VanGorder Obituary

Published by Joseph A Tomon Jr Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 16, 2019.
Kenneth was born on January 21, 1942 and passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. A 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School, Ken was a gifted woodworker who made beautiful furniture for his children and their families. Friends will be received on Thursday, October 17th from 3:00 PM to the time of the funeral service at 7:00 PM at the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport. Private interment will take place at Slippery Rock Cemetery.

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