Adele Kunkle Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Adele Kunkle (Lehighton, Pennsylvania), who passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Adele had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Adele may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband John R. Kunkle; her parents, Paul Wentz and Irene Wentz (Montz); and her daughter-in-law Jan Kunkle. She is survived by: her children, Iris Neilon (John) of Fitschburg, Mass., Holly Messinger (Darryl) of Whitehall and Daniel Kunkle (Sophia) of Bartlett Tenn; and her sister Christine Whalen (Wesley) of Oceanpost, NJ. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 4 Greatgrandchildren, 2 nieces & 2 nephews.
Memorial Contributions in her honor may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 4331 Main St.Whitehall Township, Pa. 18052 of St. Jude's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis Tenn. 38105.
