Andrew W. Kahl September 25, 1930 - October 14, 2012
Andrew W. Kahl,
82, passed away Sunday (Oct. 14, 2012) at Highland Health Care Center,
surrounded by family.
Mr. Kahl was
born on Sept. 25, 1930 in Queens to William and Ida Mae (Stevens) Kahl. He
served in the U. S. Navy from 1951-55. On May 2, 1953, in Valley Stream, he
married Gloria R. Wolfson, who survives.
Andy worked as a
sheet metal worker for the Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 for 20 years until his
retirement in 1975. Along with his wife, they operated for many years The Back
Porch, where they crafted stained glass, and The Nesting Place, a bed and
breakfast in Vermont.
In addition to
his wife of 59 years, Andy is survived by three daughters, Heidi (Joe) McMenamin
of Hallstead, Penn., Jennifer (Robert) Goodman of Pottsville, Penn. and Melanie
(Dave) Thorp of Andover; two sisters, Beatrice (George) O’Brien of Cohocton and
Norma Holley of Wayland; a daughter-in-law, Gayle Kahl of Northport; 5
grandchildren, Andrew Kahl, Matthew Kahl, Samantha Kahl, Tammy Golish and
Bridget Helveston; 3 great grandchildren, Miranda Golish, Bradley Golish and
Maggie Helveston; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was
predeceased by a son, Michael Kahl and two brothers, Dr. Paul Kahl and Frank
Kahl.
Andy was a golf
enthusiast. He was a member and past president of Andover Lions Club, where he
was Lion of the Year in 2006. Always passionate about Andover’s youth, he was instrumental
in getting the eye screening program started. While living on Long Island, Andy
served as head of the building committee of the East Northport United Methodist
Church.
Andy loved his
family dearly and was known as “Poppy” to his grandchildren. He affectionately
boasted to any and all that he married the girl of his dreams.
His encouraging
words, gentle nature and spontaneous sense of humor helped his family and
friends to get through many difficult times.
Andy welcomed
each day and embraced life with zest.
Visitation will
be held on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Kahl residence, 28 Dyke St. in
Andover. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the home
immediately following the visitation where full military honors will be
rendered. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery at a private family service.
Arrangements are
under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
Memorial
contributions in Andy’s name may be made to Allegany County Cancer Services,
100 South Highland Ave., Wellsville, NY 14895 or SPCA Serving Allegany County,
1374 SR 19, Wellsville, NY 14895.
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