Kenneth "Ken" Burton Taylor

Kenneth “Ken” Burton Taylor

Cherished His Family -

Kenneth “Ken” Burton Taylor, age 68, of Shiremanstown, and formerly of Liverpool, passed away at home on Thursday, April 21, 2022.  Ken was born on Tuesday, September 1, 1953, in Lewistown to the late Kenneth Penrose Taylor and Sandra Sharlene (Smith) Taylor.  In addition to his parents, Ken is preceded in death by his brother, Merrill Taylor.

Ken’s survivors include his wife of 42 years, Debra “Deb” Ann (Thomas) Taylor; his three children: Patrick “Pat” Charles Taylor and wife, Jessica, of Newport News, VA, Cole Thomas Taylor and wife, Shannon, of Mechanicsburg, Noelle Marie Smith and husband, Micheal, of Mechanicsburg; his five beloved grandchildren: Alison Taylor, Claudia Taylor, Rowan Taylor, Elise Taylor and Niko Smith; his three siblings: Linda Murphy and husband, John, of Mifflintown, Keith Taylor and wife, Karen, of Newport, Karen Taylor of Mount Joy; and several nieces and nephews.

Ken graduated from Chief Logan High School as part of the class of 1972.  While attending high school, Ken also graduated from the Mifflin-Juniata Vocational Technical School.  Ken was employed by Costco, working in the warehouse.  Ken had a knack for making friends and was notorious for striking up a conversation with anyone standing close by.  Ken was an avid Penn State Football fan and could be found cheering them on every Saturday.  In addition to Penn State football, Ken enjoyed scratching lottery tickets, collecting baseball cards and above all else loved to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events and dance recitals.

Ken cherished his family.  Being around them brought him tremendous joy.  His grandchildren were the light of his life and Pappy was game for everything the grandchildren wanted to do.  He always looked forward to the next time that all five of the grandchildren would be together.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

All are welcome to join Ken’s family at his celebration of life open house and gathering of family and friends on Monday, May 2, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a time of remembrance at 1:00 p.m. at Buhrig’s Gathering Place, 25 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, (717) 766-3421 (next to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory); with Celebrant Patti Vogl officiating.  Over 100 parking spaces are available; just look for the “Buhrig” parking signs in all of the parking lots.  Cremation was private.  Private interment in Union Cemetery in Mifflintown will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in celebration of Ken’s life can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, www.Cancer.org/Involved/Donate.

Ken’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Ken’s full obituary, view his memorial video and portrait, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.