Obituaries
Helen P. Kunkle, 91
Helen P. Kunkle, 91, of St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Columbia, died peacefully, December 24th, surrounded by her immediate family. She was a loving, caring person who quietly inspired those she knew.
She celebrated her 70th wedding anniversary with her loving husband on April 18, 2012.
Born in New Holland, PA, she was the wife of William H. Kunkle, Jr. and daughter of the late Isaac Huffman and Ellen “Nella” (Pinkerton) Snader.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lancaster, Legion of Mary, Altar Rosary Society, and St. Joseph’s “Infamous” kitchen band.
Helen was a homemaker and loving mother and “Nan” to all her family. Helen was wounded from an explosion, while working in an ammunition plant in Maryland, during WWII. Helen retired from Weis Markets, Lancaster.
Surviving are four sons, William, III, husband of Susan, Lititz, PA, John, husband of Cathie, Mechanicsburg, PA, Stephen, husband of Dianne, Alpharetta, GA, and Jeffrey, husband of Betsie, Lititz, PA, and one daughter, Patti, wife of Michael Stephens, Lancaster. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren, and one sister, Margaret March of Camp Hill, PA.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Oreszko, Lancaster, Kathryn Connor, Philadelphia, and Betty Lichty, Lancaster and a grandson, Colin Kunkle.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on December 28th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA. Friends may pay their respects to the family with a reciting of the Rosary at 9:30AM; viewing will follow at 10:00AM to 11:00AM with Mass at 11:00AM. Interment will be held at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, immediately following the service.
Those desiring may send contributions to the St. Joseph Altar Rosary Society, Legion of Mary, St. Anne Retirement Community, 3950 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512, or Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, in lieu of flowers. To send an online condolence, please visit www.SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602 717-393-9661
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Helen IS loved by many. Will be missed by all. My condolences to the family. I have you all in my heart and my prayers. I will be sharing with you tomorrow by rosary and my love.
Shirrell March Keck
I am so sorry to read of your Mother’s passing.
My prayers and thoughts are with you
Evie Sullivan
To the Kunkle family, especially Bill and Sue,
Both John and I want to extend our sincerest sympathies to you on the death of your mother and want you to know your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
With sincerest regards,
John and Nancy Straw
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this trying time.
Missie Gramola-Hess
Dear Bill, John, Patti, Steve and Jeff:
I learned of the passing of your "Mom" on December 24th. I deeply regret this sorrowful event. I also know that she is now in a wonderful place. Most likely she is with my mom and Kitty and Betty plotting some sort of trick on someone.
I wish I could be there on December 28th, but distance and other circumstances make this impossible. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Your cousin (and your mom’s godson) Pete Oreszko
