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Barry Hunsicker Obituary

Barry W. Hunsicker, 81, of Orefield, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, where he had been residing. He was the husband of Karen J. (Snyder) Hunsicker to whom he was married 59 years. Born in Allentown, August 19, 1943, Barry was the son of the late Warren and Evelyn (Heintzelman) Hunsicker. He faithfully and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era. A member of Teamsters, Local #773, Barry was a truck driver for Roadway Express, Allentown for 36 years before retiring. Prior to that, he worked for Mitchell Transport, Fogelsville and Carl Betz, Orefield in the same capacity. He was a member of Morgenland Union Church, Orefield. A lover of outdoors, Barry enjoyed farming, camping with family, clamming, and hunting. He was a member of the Ontelaunee Region A.A.C.A for 20 years and enjoyed his 1953 Chevy. The name he was most proud of was "Pappy". Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Karen; children, Cheryl L. Culp (William), Wayne S. Hunsicker (Donna), Barry W. Hunsicker, Jr. (Amy) all of Orefield; sister, Grace Lloyd (Russ) of Breinigsville; grandchildren, Travis (Emily), Tony (Emily), Hunter (Kina), Brett (Taylor), Ty, Alicia; great grandchildren, Havyn, Sophia, Kain Culp & Avery and Owen Hunsicker; predeceased by brothers, Carl and Gerald Hunsicker. Service: A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2025 at Morgenland Union Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:00- 11:00 a.m. Monday in the church. Interment with military honors will follow in the adjacent church cemetery. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzlemancares.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Morgenland Union Church Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196 Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 11, 2025.

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Fran Goldschmidt

March 14, 2025

Dear Karen and family, I was so sorry to hear about Barry. I know it had been a long journey for all of you. I’m remembering my high school days with him a long time ago! My love goes out to all of you.

Gail & Ernie Smith

March 12, 2025

God Bless the family RIP Barry

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

March 12, 2025

Barry, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow war veteran.

Tina Conway Hunsicker

March 12, 2025

To the entire family, I'm so sorry for your loss, thinking of you in your time of pain and wishing you all peace, you were great neighbors, sincerely Tina Conway Hunsicker

Harold and Darlene Heintzelman

March 12, 2025

We all knew this was coming but never wanted. You will be missed by all. You can rest now it has been a long road , all are left with good memories of you and that is important , Love Harold and Darlene Heintzelman

Grateful

March 11, 2025

Barry,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, PA

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