Clyde L. Cunfer Sr.

1937 - 2015

Cunfer, Sr., Clyde Cunfer, Sr., Clyde L.Clyde L. Cunfer, Sr., 77, of Germansville, died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Delores G. (Handwerk) Cunfer to whom he was married 33 years last December 6. Born in Hazleton, Luzerne County, November 29, 1937, Clyde was the son of the late Simon and Doris (Sims) Cunfer. He formerly served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Clyde was employed as a truck driver at General Foam in West Hazleton for 37 years before retiring in 2000. Prior to that, he was a self-employed truck driver and drove school bus. Clyde was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Heidelberg Union Church where he formerly served on the council. He was the caretaker of the Heidelberg Union Cemetery for many years. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Delores; children, Linda M. Fagan of Costa Rica, Clyde L. Cunfer, Jr. and his wife, Audrey of Sugar Loaf, Michael L. Cunfer and his wife, Judy of Bloomsburg; sister, Edna Kisenwether of (Browns Grove) Drums; stepsons, Stephen W. Saganowich III and his wife, Larissa of Germansville, Daniel I. Saganowich and his wife, Lara of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Sonja, Kyle, Julia, Lauren, and Megan; great grandchildren, Abby, Mark, and Paul; step grandchildren, Ana, Emma, Jack, Quinn, and Claire; predeceased by siblings, Jean Smith, and Albert Cunfer. Services: Funeral services will be held 10:30 am. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Heidelberg Union Church, 5187 Irvin Road, Slatington with the Rev. David L. Hess officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 7 - 8:30 pm. Tuesday, in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville and 9:30 - 10:30 am. Wednesday in the church. Private interment at Heidelberg Union Cemetery, Slatington. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heidelberg Union Church Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.