Mary Faith Hunsinger

June 11, 1934 - October 9, 2017

A mother holds her child’s hand for a little while and their hearts forever… Mary Faith Hunsinger, 83, of Nichols and formerly of Athens, Pa passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, October 9, 2017 following a period of declining health. Mary was born on June 11, 1934 in Endicott a daughter of the late Edward Carrol and Monica Dolores (Dwyer) Cheevers. On April 2, 1955 she married Dean M. Hunsinger and together they celebrated 39 years of marriage until his passing on April 9, 1994. For many years, Mary and Dean owned and operated Hunsinger’s Strawberry and Vegetable Farm. Mary treasured her family and enjoyed visiting with friends and family. She will be greatly missed by her daughters and sons-in-law: Alice and Brett Rogers of Sayre; Cheryl (Ernie) Hamilton of Slatterville NY ; son: Ed Hunsinger; daughter-in-law: Karen Hunsinger of Nichols; her sister: Cathy Ondreyko of Saratoga Springs; sisters-in-law: Geri Cheevers and Barbara Hunsinger; her special grandchildren: Peggy Settel, Barbara Settel (Juan); Monica (Ben) Swoyer; Korey Hunsinger; Katie Hunsinger; Dean Hunsinger; Brian (Liz) VanPatten; Andrew (Becky) VanPatten; Robert (Danielle) VanPatten; Darrell VanPatten; Emily Bartschi; Rebecca (Rick) Connor; Amanda (Justin); sixteen great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Mary was predeceased by her husband Dean; son Kevin; daughter Margaret Mary; brother and sister-in-law: Jack (Nadeen) Cheevers; brothers-in-law: Tom Ondreyko ; Richard Hunsinger; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Duane (Jane) Hunsinger. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on Saturday, October 14th from 10 to 12 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A funeral service and celebration of her life will follow with Deacon Michael Donovan and Pastor Jon Austin. Internment will follow in the Nichols Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting her guestbook at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to a charity of one's choice in loving memory of Mary F. Hunsinger.