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Joel Hunsicker Obituary
Joel D.A. Hunsicker, 45, of Palmerton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest campus.
He worked for 10 years as a dishwasher for the Palmerton Hotel. He also delivered the Times-News for many years.
Joel attended St. John's Towamensing Lutheran Church, Palmerton.
He loved fishing, playing pool, shopping, and most of all "uncle time" with his beloved nieces and nephews.
Born in Allentown, Joel was a son of Annette (Dotter) Anthony and the late Randy Hunsicker.
Survivors include his mother and partner, Larry Wallace; sisters, Sarah Solt and husband, Matthew, Leah Jones and husband, Ken Hittner; brothers, Nathan and companion, Kobi Klingensmith, David and fiancée, Kristin Smith, Eli Borger and wife, Kortney; aunts, uncle, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Call 12-1 p.m. Saturday.
Contributions: American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas TX 75231.
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Todd borst
Earlier today
Taking Joel up to lake Ontario fishing he had such a good time caught big northern Pike and brown trout. We will miss him very much.he would come to all of my son's wrestling matches to cheer him on.
Anne Messick
Yesterday
I'm so sorry for your loss Annette and family. Joel was a good guy. My thoughts and prayers for you.
Lynn and Roy and Stacy
Yesterday
Joel will certainly be missed. He ALWAYS took the time to talk to us when we´d see him. We might have talked about fishing, shopping or not spending money on someone or something! lol . May all the good memories get you through the time ahead. Hugs to all.
Susan Ferguson and family
August 21, 2025
Joel, you shined a light upon many . Your love and kindness will always be remembered.
May you rest in peace and feel the joy that our Lord has provided for you.
Cousin Susan
Matt Cermak
August 21, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear about Joel a fishing legend in his time and always a great friend and neighbor someone I´ll never forget remember the good times he brought us all and may the memories of him comfort everyone during this difficult time
Terry and Karen Heiney
August 21, 2025
Annette and family, Sorry to hear of Joel´s unexpected passing. We know how much he loved fishing. May memories of the good times past provide comfort and peace to you all during this difficult time.
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