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Mrs. Adele M. (Wentz) Kunkle

February 19, 1940 ~ February 10, 2026 (age 85) 85 Years Old

Mrs. Adele Kunkle Obituary

 

Mrs. Adele M. Kunkle 85, formerly of Parryville, Pa. passed into eternal rest on Tues. Feb. 10th at Liza's Personal Care Home, Danielsville, Pa. She was the wife of the late John R. Kunkle who passed away June 17, 2020. Born in Parryville, Pa. on Feb. 19, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Paul & Irene (Montz) Wentz. Adele formerly worked in the garment industry and later was a piano teacher giving private lessons in her home. She was a re-nowned organist/pianist for many church parishes in the area. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, especially about history, and spending time with her husband and family. She currently was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Egypt, Pa. Surviving are two daughters, Iris Neilon (Reverend John) of Fitschburg, Mass., Holly Messinger (Darryl) of Whitehall, a son Daniel Kunkle (Sophia) of Bartlett Tenn., a sister, Christine Whalen (Wesley) of Oceanpost, NJ, 7 grandchildren, 4 Greatgrandchildren, 2 nieces & 2 nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter in law, Jan Kunkle.Funeral Services will be held on Wed. Feb. 18th at 11 a.m. at The Ovsak FH, 190 S. 4th St., Lehighton with the Rev. John Neilon officiating. Call 9:30-11 a.m. Interment in the Parryville Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in her honor may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 4331 Main St.Whitehall Township, Pa. 18052 of St. Jude's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis Tenn. 38105. Online condolences can be offered ay ovsakfh.com

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Services

Interment
Wednesday
February 18, 2026

Time: TBD
Parryville Cemetery (Parryville, Pa.)

Parryville, Pa.

Visitation
Wednesday
February 18, 2026

9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
The Ovsak FH (190 S. 4th St., Lehighton, Pa.)
190 S. 4th St.
Lehighton, Pa.

Funeral Services
Wednesday
February 18, 2026

11:00 AM
The Ovsak FH (190 S. 4th St., Lehighton, Pa.)
190 S. 4th St.
Lehighton, Pa.

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