Edgar James Kunselman

1940 - 2025

Edgar James Kunselman, 85, of Distant, passed from this life to the next on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 6, 1940, in Climax, he was the son of the late Paul Sr. and Pearl (Bish) Kunselman.

He married Dorothy M. "Dottie" (Smith) Kunselman on July 17, 1959. They shared 65 years together.

Survivors include his wife, Dottie M. Kunselman; children, Tina Kutz and her husband, George, of Danville, Bonnie Skinner and her husband, Tom, and Tim Kunselman, both of New Bethlehem; five grandchildren, Zach Skinner, Chris Kuntz, Jessica (Brad) Fleming, Zane (Holly) Skinner and Kalyn Kunselman; three great-grandchildren, Asher Kutz, Adleigh Skinner and Mara Fleming.

He is also survived by two brothers, Jack (Edna) Kunselman and Gary (Bobbie) Kunselman; a sister-in-law, Jane Kunselman; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul Kunselman Jr. and Donald Kunselman; and six sisters, Esther Kunselman, Maxine Rearick, Alverda Shoemaker, Shirley Ortz, Phyllis Jean Flick and Judy Barclay.

He joined the Operating Engineers Local 66 in 1967, working various years for them, also working 25 years at C&K Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator. After C&K, he drove for Master Carriers then back working for the Operating Engineers Local 66 until his retirement.

Ed was a member of the Plumcreek Church of the Brethren in Shelocta and the Oakland Church of God in Distant.

He was a member of the Hawthorn Lions Club and New Bethlehem Lodge No. 522 F&AM.

He enjoyed spending time at the family camp which he referred to as "the North 40."

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the funeral home, with Pastor Jimmy Swogger officiating.

Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery (Oak Ridge).

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