Kepner Funeral Homes | Kearney R. "Sonny" Hensel

In Remembrance Of

Kearney R. "Sonny" Hensel

November 5th, 1934 - November 16th, 2012

Age

Birthplace

Connellsville, PA

Resided In

Wheeling, West Virginia

Visitation

November 20th, 2012

Service

November 21st, 2012 10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Indian Creek, Ch. Cemt., Mill Run, PA

HENSEL, Kearney R. "Sonny", 78, of Wheeling, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012, at Liza's Place, Wheeling.

He was born November 5, 1934 in Connellsville, PA, son of the late Kearney R. Hensel, Sr. and Emily June Clayton Hensel.

Mr. Hensel was a carpenter, having retired from Jarvis, Downing & Emch of Wheeling, and from Carpenter Local Union #3, and was former president of Local #3.

He was a member of the Elm Grove Eagles Aeries #1891; Elm Grove Civics; American Legion Post 1; he was and avid golfer, and was a proud member of the Chi Chi Club of Wheeling Park. He was a member of Stone Presbyterian Church, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

"Sonny" was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Thomas Hensel.

Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Patricia Ann Stickel Hensel; three children, Janice C. Danison of Wheeling, Chuck K. Hensel and his wife, Nancy of Wheeling, and Samantha H. Buch and her husband, James of Triadelphia; two sisters, Gladys Prinkey of Pennsylvania, and Betty Vangeison of Illinois; six grandchildren, Jennifer Denard and her husband, Paul; Amy Garseau and her husband, Josh; Jake and Eli Hensel; and Alexandra and Kathleen Buch; a great-grandson, Chase Bartsch; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling (304-242-2311), where services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, with Reverend Robert P. Nagy officiating. Interment in Indian Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Mill Run, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Liza's Place and Valley Hospice, Inc., Central

Administration Office, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.

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Guestbook Entries (6)

byPenny Wetzel

November 21, 2012

to Chuck, Nancy, & family

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, Chuck. You all are in my thoughts & prayers today & always. Sincerely: Penny, Brad, & Brent

byCHRIS KOEGLER

November 21, 2012

SONNY

JANICE AMY AND JEN SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD AND PAPS PASSING I DIDNT KNOW HE WAS ILL YOU HAVE OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS HUGS

CHRIS KERSTEN SCOTTY KAMI KLOE TRAVIS AND FAMILIES

bySue Cunningham

November 20, 2012

Thinking of you

Pat, Chuck, Samantha, and family,
So sorry about your loss. I realize how hard it is for you all. Bill has been gone nine and a half years. He and Sonny had some busy times together. Pat and I would talk on the phone. Pat, you do what the doctors tell you. I will have you in my prayers. God Bless all of you. Sue Cunninghamsubject

byChristine Bodkin

November 20, 2012

Sam, Jim, Kathleen & Alex

I certainly recognized the family name when reading the obits! Having met your parents only a few times when you Jim and the girls llived across the street, I am sorry to learn of your Father's passing! I know how special Dad's are to their daughters! Hope you are doing well, and taking care of your Mom and family! I send my sincere sympathy to all!

byTom Cerra Family

November 20, 2012

To the Hensel Family

With deepest sympathy!

byRay and Karen Cappone

November 19, 2012

Our deepest symapathy

We send our deepest sympathy to all your family. Ray enjoyed golf outings at the park and knew Sonny well. Karen remembers all our child rearing days, Janice, and know you have lost a pillar in your family. You are all in prayers in this trying time.

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