Beverly Jayne Kunkel, beloved mother, grammy, great granny, sister, 91years of age Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.
Born Monday, May 26, 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Harris, and Pearl (Dotter) Kocher. Beverly was also predeceased by; her husband and dancing partner of 67 years, Maurice O. "Marty" Kunkel who passed away on March 7, 2018; granddaughters, Kristy, and Kayla Kunkel.
Surviving are; daughter, Melanie Zeigler wife of Joe of Weatherly; son, Mark Kunkel and his wife Donna of Weatherly; sisters, Karen Allen wife of William of White Haven, Marjorie Anthony of White Haven; grandchildren, Brandon Zeigler, Kyle Kunkel and his wife Lynzee, Dr. Ashlee Wood and her husband Joseph; great grandchildren, Ethan Wood, Bryce, and Aynzlee Kunkel. Many nieces and nephews also survive Beverly.
A White Haven High School graduate, Beverly worked as a waitress at Split Rock Lodge until marrying Marty. Upon her marriage to Marty, Beverly became the Bookkeeper of Kunkel's Lumber Yard in Weatherly, their generational owned business. Beverly was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, assisting with the catering society, and was a member of the Busy Bee's. Active in the Weatherly Senior Citizens, Beverly fostered her yearn to travel by organizing numerous bus trips. Beverly enjoyed playing bingo, and time spent with friends, and family.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427 4231
A Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock AM on Tuesday March 8, 2022 from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church located at Third & Fell Streets Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services, Rev. Janelle Wiegand to officiate.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255.
Memorials in Beverly's name to the church.
Online condolences or a fond memory may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com