John S. "Lionel" Kunkle

John Scott "Lionel" Kunkle, 56 years of age of White Haven, formerly of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Born Saturday, August 7, 1965 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clinton and Anna May (Drasher) Kunkle of Weatherly.

Surviving in addition to his parents are; beloved wife, Glenda (Lewis) Hunsinger; step-daughter, Rikki (Bastian) Riegner and her husband Matt of Hughesville, grandchildren, Coen, Calli; step-son Jaret Shearer, Tampa, FL; brother, Thomas Kunkle and his wife Karen of Selinsgrove; nieces & nephews, Erin, Tristan, Michaela, Rory, Seaver, Austin; 8 great nieces and nephews; close friends and cousins JJ and Billy Kunkle.

A 1983 Weatherly High School graduate, John enlisted in the United States Air Force serving honorably for 8 years during Desert Shield/Storm conflict. John was awarded numerous meritorious honors. Trained as a dietician, John enjoyed cooking, and upon his return home to Weatherly operated Lionel's Luncheonette in Weatherly. He retired as food operations manager for Perkins Restaurant of Pocono Mountain.

John loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and was a member of the Paradise Fishing Club of Packer Twp. and a former member of the Silver Ridge Hunting Club Weatherly. John was an animal lover who enjoyed the companionship of his dog Bojangles. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A "Celebration of John's Life" with military honors to follow, will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11 o'clock a.m. at the Clubhouse of Silver Ridge Hunting Club, 2200 East Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

Memorials in his name to:
Carbon County Animal Shelter
63 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania 18240

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com