He was born November 2, 1963 in Waynesburg, a son of Charlotte Phillips Makel of Rices Landing and the late Duane G. “Sonny” Makel.
Vaughn was a graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School Class of 1963 and graduated from Vale Technical Institute in Blairsville.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Charlotte are three brothers, Dave (Jenn) Makel of Carmichaels, Jason (Olivia) Makel of Waynesburg, and Travis (Rachael) Makel of Waynesburg; six nieces and nephews, Eli, Ava, Serena, Ellie, Evan, and Maya Makel; a long time partner, Ken Lantzy; an uncle, two aunts and several cousins.
Deceased in addition to his father, is a sister Debbie Makel.
Private services ae being entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Interment in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.