Obituaries

Kenneth N. Kunkle, 87, of Brookville and formerly of New Bethlehem, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born on November 6, 1935, in Creekside, he was the son of the late Sheridan P. and Tillie (Johnson) Kunkle.

Ken was married on June 14, 1990, to Sharon Mae (Brady) Kunkle and she preceded him in death on December 26, 2020.

Ken worked at the Foundry in Vandergrift and later for New Bethlehem Burial Service. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Kunkle of Indiana, a daughter-in-law, Pam Kunkle of Rural Valley, four stepchildren, Loralei Fox (Rob) of Live Oak, Florida, Tina Teraskiewicz (Eddie) of The Villages, Florida, Tony Long (Judy) of Long Beach, Mississippi, and Natalie Schoonover of New Bethlehem, eight grandchildren, Autumn, Hillary, Sarah, Judy, Rachel, Jamie, Kimberly, and Jacob, and numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ken was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory Kunkle, a grandson, Sgt. Joseph M. Garrison, three sisters, and five brothers.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jimmy Swogger officiating.

Livestreaming will be available on the Alcorn Funeral  Home Facebook page.

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Interment will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Yatesboro, Armstrong County.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.