Edith L. "Edie" Kuhnsman

December 30, 2020

Edith L. “Edie” Kuhnsman, 72, of Palmer Twp., passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at home. She was the wife of the late Benjamin O. Kuhnsman. Born in Woodside Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Diana (Graham) Mapes. Edie graduated from Queens College, NYC, where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Early Education. She was a member of Thetu Nu sorority. After graduation, she went on to be an elementary teacher and later worked as a computer consultant for EDS at PPL. After retirement, she worked as a secretary for Cedar Church, where she was a member of the Lutheran Congregation. Survivors: sister Laurie Mapes Davies and her husband Robert of Sayre; brothers Daniel A. and his wife Debbie of N. Ft. Meyer, FL, Jonathan G. and his wife Laurie of Anchorage, AK; step daughters Marcy E., wife of Mark Gerkovich of Slatington, Tracy L. Hujsa of Coplay; granddaughters Kaitlyn, Lauren and Lindsey; four great grandchildren and one on the way; 5 nieces, 2 nephews; great nieces and great nephews. Memorial Service: 11:00 AM Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Cedar Church, 3419 Broadway, Allentown. Calling will begin at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions can be made in Edie’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.