Harold “Bunk” Victor Panciera, age 86, a life-long resident of New Bethlehem, passed away May 7, 2014 after a lengthy illness.
Born in South Bethlehem on February 17, 1928, he was a son of the late John Anthony and Clara Isabel (Criswell) Panciera.
He married Verna L. Collier on December 17, 1955 in St. Charles Catholic Church. She survives.
He was a graduate of New Bethlehem High School. He was a Seaman 1st Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He retired in 1989 as a truck driver for H.M. Skinner and Sons.
Bunk loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed camping, playing cards, telling stories and spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Verna; 3 daughters: Denise Kahle and her husband, Dana of Shippenville; Debra Sigworth and her husband, William of Mayport; and Dana Kifer and her husband, Perry of Curllsville; 5 grandchildren: Megan Wensel and her husband Keith of Moon Township; Levi Sigworth of New Brunswick, NJ; Laci Sigworth Weston and her husband, Mike of Brunswick, ME; Jacob Kifer and his wife, Kayla of Rimersburg; and Caleb Kifer of Clarion; and 3 great- grandchildren: Laiken Wensel, Logan Wensel, and Taylor Kifer.
Bunk is also survived by a sister, Kaye Lucas and husband, Duane of New Castle.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother and 2 sisters.
At Bunk’s firm request there will be no public visitation or service.
Entombment will follow in the New Bethlehem Cemetery Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be given in Bunk’s name to the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital, 150 Doctors Lane, Suite 1, Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214
Online condolences may be sent to Bunk’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service of New Bethlehem.