DeVona "Vonnie" Kunkle

DeVona "Vonnie" (Cypher) Kunkle, 88 of Piketon passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 after an extended illness.

Vonnie was born in Butler, PA on March 30, 1936 to the late James Lester and Mabel Irene Cypher. On December 31, 1954, she married Harold C. Kunkle in Marwood, PA. They recently celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary.

Vonnie is survived by her husband, along with son and daughter-in-law Joel and Carrie Kunkle of Newcomerstown and granddaughter Emily (Brandon) Adkins of Waverly. She has two great-granddaughters: Jayla Rigsby and Amelia Adkins. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and special friends throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Brian Kunkle, and siblings Phyllis Bartley, Geraldine Mae Cypher, Gloria Moser, Rosemary Holben, and Deanie Lerch.

Vonnie enjoyed traveling and planning time together with her family and friends. Her travels took her throughout the United States, but some of her favorite vacation spots included the beach. She delighted in all things cats, welcoming in many feline friends throughout the years. A devout Christian, she was confirmed at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cabot, PA as a young girl and has been a long-time member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chillicothe.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 151 University Dr. Chillicothe, OH 45601.

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