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Irvin C. Kunselman Jr. 83, of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at his home.
He was born on January 15, 1939 in Brandy Camp, the son of late Irvin C. Kunselman and Esther E. (Adams) Kunselman. On December 6, 1958 he married Barbara (Shaffer) Kunselman, who survives.
Irvin worked for Citizens Utility in New Bethlehem for 32 years and went on to retire from Jefferson Manor.
He was a member of the Dora EUB Church. Irvin enjoyed camping and vacationing with his family and was an avid hunter and fishermen. He spent time in the area of Lost Hill at the camp of his life long friend Harry Toth and his three sons and daughter, Randy, Mark, Doug and Lori during hunting seasons.
Irvin is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara (Shaffer) Kunselman; three daughters: Jackie Martz and her husband Vern of North Haverhill, NH, Lori Martz and her husband Charles of Ringgold, and Amy Baun of Punxsutawney; five grandchildren: Carrie Martz, Caleb Martz, Levi Martz and his wife Stephanie, Kaci Dietrick and her husband Adam and Camryn Frye and her husband Andy; five great grandchildren: Lucas Baun, Raegan Martz, Hadley Martz, Jackson Frye and Ryleigh Martz; two brothers: Robert “Pete” Kunselman and his wife Violet of Dora, Ted Kunselman and his wife Ellen of Ohio; three sisters: Irene Drummond of Dayton, Shirley McKeen of Punxsutawney and Denise Frye of Punxsutawney; a brother-in-law, Allen Reddinger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Irvin was preceded by a son-in-law, Jim Baun and a sister, Nancy Reddinger.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11am on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Dora EUB Church with Pastor Wayne Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in his memory to the Dora EUB Church 2547 Dora Timblin Road, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc. Punxsutawney.
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