John Phillip Kunkle, 87, Creekside, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 while at Indiana Square.
The son of Millard and Margaret (McGinnis) Kunkle, he was born May 24, 1936 in Shelocta PA.
John was a graduate of Marion Center Area High School and was employed as a coal miner. He was always quick with a joke or a comeback and was a pretty good cook. His interests were farming and hunting and he was always willing to help anyone in need. He will be remembered as a hard-working loving father, husband, and grandfather.
Surviving is his wife Karen (Williams) Kunkle, Indiana; children, Melissa Ramer, Indiana, John M (Yolanda) Kunkle, Creekside, David (Jill) Kunkle, Creekside, Terry Kunkle, Creekside; grandchildren, Jessica and husband Mike, Rebecca and husband William, Brad and wife Kayla, Kelli and husband David, Joshua and wife Monica, Zachary and wife Katrina, Luke, Gary and wife Emily, Alexa, and Craig Brocious and wife Keisha; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding John in death were his parents and two brothers, Edward and James.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the John A Lefdahl Funeral Home. An additional hour of viewing will be held Friday from 10 to 11 am. Funeral service will immediately follow in the Lefdahl Chapel with Rev. Micah McMillen, officiating.
Interment will be in the Harmony Grove Cemetery.
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