Carol S. Kuntz

Carol S. Kuntz, 86, of Church Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Carol was born on October 12, 1937 in St. Marys, daughter of the late John and Priscilla Rigard Sterbank.  Carol was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956.

On May 5, 1962 in Queen of the World Church, Carol married Edward H. Kuntz, who survives.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her loving husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends.  Carol and her husband, Ed, loved to travel throughout North America.  Carol always had a smile and was there with a willing hand to help others.  She had a beautiful spirit.  Her kind words and actions touched many people.  Carol was very artistic and loved to paint with oil and watercolors.

Carol was active in the local community and held several positions.  She was the former President and Director of Elite Metal Products.  She was a board member of Elcam.  She also was a chairperson of Andrew Kaul Hospital Auxiliary Charity Ball.  Carol assisted with keuchel and bake sales at the local churches.  She was a Cub Scout leader and helped with various activities with her children.  Carol sent letters to the elderly people of Elk County and also military overseas personnel during military engagements.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Kuntz; sons, Douglas (Lynne) Kuntz and Robert (Christine) Kuntz; daughter, Julie (Michael) Brown; sister, Catherine Wendel; and brothers: John (Veronica) Sterbank, Daniel (Jane) Sterbank, and Joseph (Mary Pat) Sterbank; eight grandchildren: Heather, Ryan, Zachary, Derrick, Sarah, Michael, Meredith, and Thomas; and two great-grandchildren: Tycen and Gavyn.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00AM.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation for Carol will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 9:30AM until 10:30AM.

Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1128 State Street, Suite 301, Erie, PA 16501-1920.