OBIT: Harry E. TUNSTALL, Sr., 2006, Friedens (Acosta) Somerset County, PA

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Meyersdale Library.
Transcribed and proofread by: Barry and Betty Christy.

Copyright 2010.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/
________________________________________________


TUNSTALL, Harry E. Sr. 

Harry E. Tunstall Sr., 65, Friedens (Acosta), went to be with his Lord and 
Savior Nov. 19, 2006, at Somerset Hospital. Born April 27, 1941, in Acosta, son 
of Raymond A. Sr. and Emma (Desmond) Tunstall. Preceded in death by parents and 
brother, Raymond A. Jr. Survived by wife, the former Joanne Shaffer. On Nov. 28, 
they would have celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. Survived by children, 
Sheri L., wife of Steve Naylor, Windber; William R. Sr., married to the former 
Julie Gindlesperger, Friedens; Harry E. Jr., married to the former Christina 
Slonka, Jerome; Annie M., wife of Nick Matkoskey, Acosta; Joseph R., married to 
the former Kelley Seifert, Jerome; Lori A. Tunstall and Frank Campanella, 
Johnstown; and Justin A. Tunstall at home; eight grandchildren, Nicole, Billy, 
Derek, Anthony, Sabrina, Karlie, Jeffery and Garrett. Brother of Betty Smith, 
Somerset; and Bonnie Crosby, Stoystown. Also special nephews, Bud and Ray, and 
Dad's special pet, "Princess Panda." Attended Church of God in Acosta and 
Somerset. Self-employed founder of Tunstall Trucking. Also worked at Austin 
Powder Co. and as a coal miner for GMW Coal Co. Enjoyed camping with his family, 
working on his antique pickup and keeping up with policies. Was a loving 
husband, dad and grandfather and best friend to his family. Family receiving 
friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at George E. Mason Funeral Home, where a 
memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. The Rev. Milton Morris who is a special 
friend, officiating.

Daily American, November 21, 2006

---


TUNSTALL, Harry E. Sr.  

Harry E. Tunstall Sr., 65, Friedens (Acosta), went to be with his Lord and 
Savior Nov. 19, 2006, at Somerset Hospital. Born April 27, 1941, in Acosta, son 
of Raymond A. Sr. and Emma (Desmond) Tunstall. Preceded in death by parents and 
brother, Raymond A. Jr. Survived by wife, the former Joanne Shaffer. On Nov. 23, 
they would have celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. Survived by children, 
Sheri L., wife of Steve Naylor, Windber; William R. Sr., married to the former 
Julie Gindlesperger, Friedens; Harry E. Jr., married to the former Christina 
Slonka, Jerome; Annie M., wife of Nick Matkoskey, Acosta; Joseph R., married to 
the former Kelley Seifert, Jerome; Lori A. Tunstall and Frank Campanella, 
Johnstown; and Justin A. Tunstall at home; eight grandchildren, Nicole, Billy, 
Derek, Anthony, Sabrina, Karlie, Jeffery and Garrett. Brother of Betty Smith, 
Somerset; and Bonnie Crosby, Stoystown. Also special nephews, Bud and Ray, and 
Dad's special pet, "Princess Panda." Attended Church of God in Acosta and 
Somerset. Self-employed founder of Tunstall Trucking. Also worked at Austin 
Powder Co. and as a coal miner for GMW Coal Co. Enjoyed camping with his family, 
working on his antique pickup and keeping up with politics. Was a loving 
husband, dad and grandfather and best friend to his family. Family receiving 
friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at George E. Mason Funeral Home Inc., 
Davidsville, where a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. The Rev. Milton 
Morris, who is a special friend, officiating.

Daily American, November 22, 2006

[NOTE: Different celebration wedding anniversary date given in each obit; not 
sure which is correct. ap]