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Obituary: Mary L. Hunsicker, 84

Mary L. Hunsicker, 84, of Allentown, died on Wednesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Mary L. Hunsicker, 84, of Allentown, passed away, Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lewis E. Hunsicker, Jr., who passed away in 1998. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Willard W. and Perma R. (Kern) Christman. Along with her husband, she owned and operated, Lewis E. Hunsicker, Jr. Excavating, Allentown, for 60 years. In her younger years, she taught elementary school in Allentown. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown.  She graduated from West Chester teacher’s College in 1950. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of Macungie Fire Company and belonged to the Allentown Senior Citizen’s Group.

Survivors: sons, Robert L. of Mertztown; Larry W. of Allentown. Richard A. and his wife Vicki of Allentown; daughters, Linda J. Palmer of Allentown; Bonnie L. Schreiber of Zionsville; sister, Ruth M. wife of David J. Weidner of Allentown; grandchildren, Stephanie, Eric, Amy, Jacob, Kyle and Amber; 3 great grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Burial will follow in Jerusalem Western Salisbury Cemetery. A calling hour will begin at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.

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Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Mary’s church, 38 S. 8th St., Allentown, 18102.


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