Barry L. Hunsicker

Barry L. Hunsicker, 84, a resident of Telford since 2016, formerly of Harleysville, went home peacefully to be with the Lord at his residence on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of Frances "Fran" (Crouthamel) Hunsicker with whom he shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. Born November 14, 1941, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Hiram I. and Grace (Ratzell) Hunsicker.

Barry was a 1959 graduate of Quakertown Community High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. From 1960 to 1964, he served as an aircraft maintenance administrator with Marine Aircraft Group 11 at NAS Atsugi, Japan, and for VMCJ-2 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Afterwards, he attended the University of Tennessee and was elected to Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society. In 1970, he graduated Maxima Cum Laude from LaSalle University earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics. Late in 1977, he became a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania.

Barry was employed by Bell of Pennsylvania for 25 years, retiring in 1991 as an engineering manager. Afterwards, he was a motorcoach driver for Perkiomen Tours in Pennsburg, touring the eastern and midwestern United States, Canada, California, and Alaska. He worked for the company for 33 years, a role he truly enjoyed.

Barry was active in the Pennridge Chamber of Commerce serving on the board of directors. He was a member of the VFW Forrest Lodge Post #245 in Sellersville, the Marine Corps League Tri-Boro Detachment #568 in Red Hill, the Corvette Club of Delaware Valley in Willow Grove, and a life member of American Legion Post #242 in Quakertown. He assisted seniors with tax preparation as part of the AARP program.

Barry was a longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Souderton, serving on church council, on an usher team, and in other capacities.

He had a love for reading the newspaper, following Penn State football and the Philadelphia Eagles, studying military history, traveling, dining out, and spending time with his family and friends. Barry will be remembered as a caring, sociable, easygoing, and kind man.

In addition to his wife, Fran, he is survived by his children: Suzanne "Sue" M. Lindsay and partner Dwayne Holmes of Ambler, Pennsylvania; Roger N. Hunsicker of Glenside, Pennsylvania; Cheryl A. Coghlan and husband James of Chesapeake, Virginia; and Christopher "Chris" Hunsicker and wife Brandi of Chesapeake, Virginia. Barry had 11 grandchildren: Jacqueline Taylor and husband William, Toni Bell and husband Andrew, Paige Martin and husband Cole, Alana Coghlan, Selma Coghlan and fiancé Noah Todd, Lucius Coghlan, Quincy Coghlan, Truett Coghlan, Coleton Hunsicker, Cason Hunsicker, and Caroline Hunsicker. He also had three great-grandchildren: Trystan Drew, Tobias Martin, and Malcolm Martin. Close family friends will also cherish his memory.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 10:30 am.

Inurnment will take place at Immanuel Leidy's Church Cemetery in Souderton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, The Cooper Center, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172-1776 or donate online at https://www.toysfortots.org/.

Arrangements are by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be offered at www.andersfh.com.