Kendall J. Kagle

     Kendall James Kagle, age 37, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home in West Hickory, PA. 

     He was born on February 17, 1988, in Franklin, PA, beloved son of William E. “Bill” Kagle and Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Stephens) Kagle. 

     He was a 2006 graduate of West Forest High School.  He attended the University of Pittsburgh in Titusville for two years.  He graduated from Venango Campus, Clarion University in 2011, earning his Associate Degree.  He was a member of West Hickory United Methodist Church.

     Kendall is survived by his father Bill; his mother Betty; his dog Kiva River; his good friend Courtney Cochran of Marienville, PA; his uncles Scott Kagle and his wife Shelley of Tidioute, PA, David Stephens of Lucinda, PA, Leonard Franklin and his wife Connie in Arizona, Jean Revelt of Seneca, PA, and Michael Mahle of Fryburg, PA; and many cousins.

     He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Harold “Mike” Kagle and Marion (Mealy) Kagle; maternal grandparents Kenneth Stephens and Martha Hazeldine (Servey) Stephens; his aunts Donna Mahle and Martha Revelt, and his best friend Bobby Lauer.

     He enjoyed shopping; watching WWE wrestling; playing games on his computer, phone, and Xbox; doing jigsaw puzzles; and especially visiting with family.  He was a fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams – Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.  He was also his family’s computer tech.

     Friends will be received from 11 AM until 1 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta.  Services will follow at 1 P.M. at the funeral home with Pastor David DeGroff of the West Hickory United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be at Fagundas Cemetery in Tidioute, PA.  Memorial contributions may be made to the West Hickory United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 31, West Hickory, PA 16370.