Kenneth Gary Young
August 1, 1944 ~ September 4, 2019
Born in: Ambridge, Pennsylvania
Kenneth (Ken) "Buzz" Gary Young, 75, passed away, Wednesday, September 4, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Ken was born in Sewickley Valley Hospital, on August 1, 1944, son of the late James Kenneth Young and Lila McKean Young. He married his best friend, Lorraine Pfeifer on November 21, 1964, she survives.
Ken was a regional manager of Oil & Gas & Water Quality for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. He truly loved to work and garden. He enjoyed his winters in Florida, fishing, kayaking, hunting and shooting trap. More than anything, Ken enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up and attend their sporting events. He was a member of the cemetery board, the Townville Borough Council, fire department, Masonic Lodge in Titusville, a social member of the Moose, Erie / Crawford Trap League, Sparta Sports Club and Black Ash Sportmen's Club.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Lorraine Young of Townville; three sons, Michael Todd Young and his wife Brenda of Kernersville, NC; Bradley Jay Young and his wife Wanda of Pittsburgh, PA and Kevin Scott Young of Wallburg, NC; six grandchildren, Abby & Aryn Young; Sidney & Dylan Young and Kyle & Vanessa Young; his sister Shirley Lindsey of Butler; also many extended family members.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Lila Young.
Friends and family are invited to call the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360, on Monday, September 9, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.. A Funeral Service will be held at the Townville United Methodist Church, 33729 N Main St, Townville, PA 16360, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 12:00 P.M..
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, 16792 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville, PA 16335; Townville Ambulance, 33441 North Main Street, P. O. Box 6, Townville, PA 16360 or to the Townville United Methodist Church, 33729 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Ken's Book of memories at www.warrenfh.com
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Although we did not know Mr. Young personally, we have had the pleasure of getting to know his son Kevin. If Mr. Young is any near the man Kevin is, he must have been an incredible person!! Kevin exudes friendship, earnestness , kindness and sincerity. He is also always welcoming and just an all around great guy. We are lucky to know him. Thank you Mr. Young for raising such a good man. Tina and Danny Hutchens. Kernersville, NC.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the loss of Ken. He was a soft spoken and gentle man. Thoroughly enjoyed working with him at DEP. He will be greatly missed by many.
Lorain and family, so very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I have many fond memories of great times with you both, I enjoyed the video and seeing how much you two were able to enjoy retirement and spend time with family
Lorraine and family,
We were very sorry to hear of Buzz’s death so soon after having a good time with him at our Class of ’62’s 75 Birthday Party. I’m so glad we were all able to spend that last time together. Buzz was certainly one of the good guys in our crowd. I believe I only went hunting with Buzz twice, once when we took our shotguns to high school and went dove hunting and once bear hunting with Buzz and George in Clarion. We all know how much Buzz loved hunting and the outdoors. The photos you’ve posted tell a great story of his life and yours together; you obviously participated and enjoyed a lot of the same activities. We’ll all have good memories of Buzz and I know you will miss him dearly. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Gene & Chris Davidson
Loraine and family – We will miss Buzz and that big smile. I’m so glad we had an opportunity to spend some time with him a few short weeks ago. You have our sympathy and prayers for your loss.
Lorraine and family, so sorry to learn of the passing of “Buzz”. I have many memories when John and I would see Buzz. He always had a smile and a hello for everyone. Buzz was one of the good ones and I know that all of you will miss him dearly. I pray that God gives you strength and comfort during this very difficult time.