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John K. Kunkle, 86
August 04, 2021
John K. Kunkle, 86, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Elias and Bertha (Harple) Kunkle. John was the loving husband of Mary Lou (McLaughlin) Kunkle to whom he had been married for 65 years.
John was a graduate of Upper Merion High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Lancaster Bible College. He was a proud Navy veteran, serving on the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier, during the Korean Conflict as part of Attack Squadron 135.
A member of Calvary Church, he enjoyed music and sang with the church choir and the Gap Male Chorus. He also loved to go hunting and fishing at the family cabin in Clearfield County.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by 4 children: Cindy Canzanella, wife of Bruce, of Moncks Corner, SC; John W. Kunkle, husband of Maxyz, of Willow Street; Karen Reynolds, wife of Dave, of Akron; and Nancy Harvest, of Lancaster; 7 grandchildren: Bethany Warren, Josiah Canzanella, Joel Canzanella, Jennelle Reynolds, Sarah Reynolds, Brandi Harvest and Joelisa Harvest; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Dottie DiRomualdo. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Norris.
Memorial Services for John will be held at 11AM, Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. Interment with military honors will follow at 2:30PM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in John’s memory be made to Calvary Church Music Ministry at the address above.
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August 11, 2021
Words can’t describe how sorry I am with the passing of John. Thoughts and prayers as you grieve this loss.
All my love,
Vicki
August 10, 2021
Jim and I were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. May the Lord continue to bless and guide Mary and the family as they travel through this difficult time. Precious reunion in Heaven of another saint with their Lord and Savior.
Joyce White
August 09, 2021
Ruth & I are deeply saddened by the passing of John. He & mary are good friends that we have shared many wonderful visits with including vacations. John will certainly be missed and our prayers & thoughts go out to the entire family.
Sincerely: Cletus & Ruth Heldman
- Services
- Wednesday, August 11, 2021
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Calvary Church
- 1051 Landis Valley Rd.
- Lancaster, PA 17601
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