Zyllene M. Kagel

Zyllene M. Kagel obituary, Hilton, NY

Zyllene M. Kagel

Zyllene Kagel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 15, 2026.
Hilton - Zyllene Hall Kagel passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her parents, Gerome and Gladys Hall; and her beloved husband, John Kagel. She is survived by her children, Robin (Lawrence) Mallini, Debbie (Wayne) Converse, Diane (John) Boothe, John (Pamela) Kagel, and Mark (Susan) Kagel; her 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren; and her nieces, nephews and cousins.

Zyllene was employed by Sears as a switchboard operator. She enjoyed camping, boating, playing Bingo and Euchre, and bird watching. She loved her family dearly and will be deeply missed.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, where Zyllene's Funeral Service will take place at 12:00 pm. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Zyllene's memory to Rochester Regional Health's Wegman Cottages Fund. Gifts noting the fund can be mailed to Rochester Regional Health Foundation at 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607 or given online at rrhgive.org. You may specify the Wegman Cottages in your comment.

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