Mary L. (Jurinko) Gunkle, 73, Formerly of Coopersburg (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Mary L. (Jurinko) Gunkle (1951 – 2024)

Mary L. (Jurinko) Gunkle, 73, formerly of Coopersburg, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. She was the wife of the late David W. Gunkle, who passed away on Feb. 14, 2016. Mary was born in Phillipsburg, N.J., on May 10, 1951 to the late John and Sophia (Pavlina) Jurinko. She was employed in clerical work as an administrative assistant. Mary enjoyed animals and gardening.

SURVIVORS

Mary is survived by her children: Julia M. Biechy of Hellertown, Jeffrey J. Miller of Hamburg; sisters: Janice B. Jenkins of East Stroudsburg, Meg (John) Krutzler of Moffat, Colo.; and one grandson. She was predeceased by brothers: John Jr. and James Jurinko.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to a gathering period from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit HeintzelmanCares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be made to Feline Urban Rescue and Rehab Inc., P.O. Box 144, Stewartsville, NJ 08886.