Dolores M. Huntsinger

Dolores M Huntsinger, age 92, of Valley View, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
She was born on Tuesday, September 20, 1932, in Strausstown, a daughter of the late Adam Lando and the late Mamie (Binner) Lando.
Dolores was a seamstress in several area garment factories prior to her retirement. She and her late husband also owned and operated the former Huntsinger's Hotel, Hegins for many years.
She was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins, where she was very active in the kitchen committee.
Dolores was well known for her sewing and tailoring work that she did from her home.
Her husband, Melvin "Sonny" L Huntsinger, passed away in 1998. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Donnie L Huntsinger, two brothers, Adam Lando, Jr and William Lando, and a sister, Peggy Balthaser.
She is survived by two sons, Barry D (Cynthia) Huntsinger of Valley View, Robert J (Beth) Huntsinger of Ashland; a daughter, Barbara J (Steve) Barge of Hegins; five grandchildren, Dane, Ashley, Richard, Gina, and Nick; three great grandchildren, Holly, Cassie, and Grant; a brother, Arlan Lando of Gap; two sisters, Bonnie Rentschler of Bernville and Beverly Shollenberger of Shoemakersville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Lee Diefenderfer officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the church.
Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
Memorial contributions can be made to Friedens Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 375, Hegins, PA 17938.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.