Kenneth D. Wagner

LOCK HAVEN - Kenneth Wagner, 56, passed away, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lock Haven, on November 23, 1955 a son of the late Paul Thomas and Betty (Fye) Wagner. Kenneth was married to Ruby Gail (Klinefelter) Wagner on August 20, 2007. He worked at International Paper, Inc. in Lock Haven and retired in 2002. Kenneth loved gardening (canning and his fruit trees), camping, fishing, hunting, swimming, wood working and making wooden crafts, many animal pets throughout his life and being with his family and friends. Kenneth had a special place in his heart for children he loved and cared for, in his special relationships with them many grown to know him as “pap” or “pappy”. He is greatly loved by many that knew and loved him and he will be greatly missed. Kenneth was preceded in death by both is parents. Surviving is his wife: Ruby Gail Wagner, one daughter Kendra Lexine Wagner of Zion, one step-son Allen Wayne Confer of Lock Haven, one step-daughter Casey Leanne Pursel of Lock Haven. One brother Paul Thomas Wagner of Lock Haven, four sisters Darla (Thomas) Matter of Pine Creek, Diane (Kirk) McKeague of Loganton, Dora Eichenlaub of Mifflenburg, and Dawn (James) McKeag of Jersey Shore; as well as many other relatives and dear friends. The tribute service will be held 7:00 P.M., Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall. Friends and relatives will be received one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.