Kenneth J Vogel, age 92, of Quakake Rd., Weatherly, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-eight years, Elizabeth "Libby" (Hinkle) Vogel on 12/12/2007.
Kenneth was self-employed and owner operator of Vogel Bus Company for 60 years. He had also previously worked at Tung-Sol in Weatherly.
He was a member of St. Matthew's Union Church, Weatherly and a member of the Laurel Masonic Lodge #467 F&A.M, WhiteHaven.
Born in Lower Towamensing Twsp., Carbon County, he was the son of the late Tilghman Vogel and the late Gertrude A. (Meckes) Vogel. He was also predeceased by a step son, Robert Young; siblings, Kermit Vogel, Emory Vogel, Dorothy Vogel, and Eugene Vogel.
He is survived by; sister, Verna Vogel; step children, Jack young and his wife Joyce, Carol Furmanchin, and Nina Roppa and her husband Phil; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren many friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 First Street , Weatherly, PA where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, February 10, 2017.
Funeral service will be at Philip J Jeffries Funeral Home at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2017, Pastor Marjorie Keiter to officiate.
Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Weatherly.
Memorials in his honor may be sent to the CM Schwab School Restoration Project PO Box 150, Weatherly, PA 18255.Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at
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