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Kenneth M. "Mal" Kensinger Jr., 86, of Bellwood, died Thursday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born in Punxsutawney, son of the late Kenneth M. Sr. and Elizabeth (Bush) Kensinger.
On June 18, 1961, he married Evelyn A. Grove at Valier Methodist Church.
Surviving are his loving wife of 65 years; a daughter, Melinda D'Ann Wolfe-Logan; his grandson, Shawn M. Wolfe, and his father, Darin S. Wolfe; a nephew, Glenn (Kristin) Grove and their daughters, Heather Ann and Brook Lee; and many cousins and their families.
Mal was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School and Johnstown Barber School, where he also earned his teaching and management licenses.
After 33 years of service, he retired as a line operator at PPG Industries, Tipton, and served 43 years as a barber at McCaulley's Barber Shop, Bellwood.
He was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Bellwood.
Mal was a 60-year member of Plumville Hunting Camp in Potter County. He was a life member of Excelsior Fire Company No. 1 Bellwood and a member of NRA, Bellwood Sportsmen Club, PA State Championship Shooting Organization and Allegheny Tractor Pulling Club.
Mal enjoyed hunting groundhogs with his special grandson, Shawn. He enjoyed attending his grandson's baseball and football games and track meets and went to many gun shows with his friends.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the funeral home, with Pastor Norm Saylor officiating. Interment will be at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
The family suggests that contributions in Mal's memory be made to Excelsior Fire Company No. 1 Bellwood, or a charity of individual choice.
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