Carl V. Hunsicker

Carl V. Hunsicker Carl V. "Tuffy" Hunsicker, 77, of Lehighton, died Sunday, April 5, ion the Triumph Hospital, Easton. He was the husband of Marcella (Rios) Hunsicker. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary in November.Born in Ashfield, he was a son of the late Albert and Violet (Van Horn) Hunsicker.He owned and operated Hunsicker TV in Brodheadsville for 35 years before retiring in 2005, and previously had worked for the Hunsicker Funeral Home and Hunsicker Furniture, both in Brodheadsville. Prior to that, he was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation.He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post 927, Gilbert, and V.F.W. Post 7134, Palmerton.An avid hunter and fisherman, Carl was a member of the N.R.A. and the Indian Mountain Rod and Gun Club, Kresgeville.He was a member of Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church, Ashfield.Surviving in addition to his widow are three daughters, Donna Smith and Cynthia Kherli, both of Lehighton, and Debra Jenkins in Florida; a brother Donald of Saylorsburg; four grandchildren, Shannon Marie Smith, Shelly Ann Smith, Amber Kherli and Kyle Kherli; and three great-grandchildren, Tre Antonio Bornhausen, Andre Xavier Bornhausen and Kayla Marie Taschler.He was also preceded in death by a son Dean; a brother Clair; and a grandchild, Jade Kherli. Service: Funeral service noon Wednesday, April 8, Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, with the Rev. Anthony Pagotto officiating. Interment, Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Ashfield. Call 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday.