William D. Dunkelberger

William D. Dunkelberger, 73 years of age, of South Second Street Lehighton, Pennsylvania took his last watch on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at home, while in the loving care of his wife Annette B. Tenisci.

Born Wednesday, April 9, 1947 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late William C., and Violet (Llewellyn) Dunkelberger. He was also predeceased by his beloved Mastiff Levi.

Also surviving are; son, William D. Dunkelberger, daughters, Denise Cashman and her husband, Dan, Stephanie Barron and her husband, Dave; brothers, Kenneth J. Dunkelberger, David C. Dunkelberger; 4 grand children; mother-in-law Elizabeth A. Tenisci; sister-in-law, Mary Farber and her husband Dan, and their sons, Danny and Joel; Brother-in-law, Joseph Tenisci and his wife Courtney, their daughters, Emilia, Sophia; best friend, Chris Malick.

A 1965 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Bill entered the United States Army in July of 1966 serving honorably in the Vietnam War, earning the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Returning home Bill worked as an Electrical Technician for PP&L. He was a member of the Lehighton V.F.W., American Legion Post #314, and Disabled Veterans of America. Bill, enjoyed long rides in his Dodge Challenger, and the companionship of his rescue dogs, Brock, Shelly, Guin and the loyalty of his cat, Murphy.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252, (570) 668-2550

A Memorial Service with Military Honors to be bestowed will be held on Thursday October 22, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

Memorials in Bill's honor to:
Hillside S.P.C.A.
51 S.P.C.A. Drive
Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901
or
Coaldale V.F.W
1 East Ridge Street
Coaldale, Pennsylvania 18218

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