James R. Dunkelberger

YORK- James R. Dunkelberger, 73, died unexpectedly October 1, 2008 on a beach in Kauai, Hawaii, after snorkeling with his wife during a cruise vacation. He was the loving husband of Mariann "Miki" (Linard) Dunkelberger, to whom he was married to for 16 years. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Heffner Funeral Chapel, 1551 Kenneth Rd., York, with his pastor, The Rev. Phyllis J. Baum officiating. A visitation will be held from 3-4:00 PM Saturday October 25th at the funeral home. Following the service friends and family will be gathering in the Terrace Room at Wisehaven Social Hall. Born November 10, 1934 in Hegins, PA a son to the late Ray and Romie (Laudenslager) Dunkelberger, he was a Design Engineer until his retirement. He worked on a contract basis for BMY, Martin Aircraft, DuPont, AMP, AAI, Bendix Aviation, Dentsply, York Astro, and Gichner Systems, among others. Mr. Dunkelberger was a past assistant scoutmaster for Cub Scouts and chapter advisor for DeMolay. He was a member of the White Rose Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge, 706; with affiliating memberships at York Co. Shrine Club; Harrisburg Consistory; Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the Tall Cedars Clowns; along with the Shrine Clowns. He was also a member at Loyal Order of Moose. He was a 14-year volunteer with Heritage Valley Credit Union as chairman of the supervisory committee. Jim served on the Board of Southern York Business Association and was currently a Director and Vice President of White Oak Manor Condo Association. He was a past president of Sertoma Club of York where he also served as vice president of membership, Social Director, and Chairman of the Art Auction. He was a devoted member of Hayshire United Church of Christ and an active member of the NRA. In addition to his wife, Mr. Dunkelberger is survived by a son, Gregory and wife Laurie Dunkelberger of New Freedom; a daughter, Kim Hamilton of Florida; two step-sons, Dayne and wife Sharon Riddle of Red Lion and Brian and wife Janice Riddle of York; a step-daughter, Bobbi Jo and husband Michael Donnelly of Virginia; 13 grandchildren, Jason Dunkelberger, Julie Dunkelberger, Aaron Donnelly, Ryan Donnelly, David Riddle, Jonathon Riddle, Mark McMichael, Zachary McMichael, Alisha Lacey, Kayla Quilan, Dayna Armentrout, Shannon Donnelly, Brianna Riddle; six step great grandchildren, Alyssa Riddle, McKenzy Riddle, Janine Armentrout, Melissa Armentrout, Tyler Donnelly, and Logan Donnelly; numerous nieces and nephews; and a sister Alice Behre of Solomons, MD. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and his faithful Rottweiler, Bach. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace (Bush) Dunkelberger; and a grandson, Dayne S. Riddle. Memorial contributions may be sent to Life's Bridges HI, Inc, PO Box 773, Kapaau, HI, 96746 or Hayshire UCC, 100 Haybrook Dr., York, PA 17406 or H.O.P.E (Cancer support center), 16580 Green Valley Ct., Stewartstown, PA 17363.