April Michelle Dunkle
January 6, 1983 ~ May 24, 2023
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
April M. Dunkle, 40, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1983 to Edward E. Dunkle, Sr. and Kelly (Sharrer) Dunkle.
She enjoyed scratch off lottery tickets and playing slots and bingo. April loved to pamper herself by getting her hair and nails done. She also enjoyed going camping with her family. Her children were her world and she loved them unconditionally.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Exavier Barreto, Damecka/Chance Dunkle, Daleah Jones, Derrick Jones, and D'Mellow Jones; her mother, Kelly Dunkle and her fiancee, Michael, her brothers, Edward Dunkle, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth, Andy Dunkle, and Shawn Jarzeski; her sister, Kristen Sutley and her husband, Tim; her step-sister, Heather; one granddaughter; her step-mother, Kathleen Dunkle; step-grandmother, Beverly Sharrer; as well as a few nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father; her maternal grandparents, Connie Oakes and Ronald Sharrer, Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Paul and Katherine Dunkle; and her cousins, Megan and Bobby.
There will be no services held for April at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA, 16323.
Memorial contributions can be made in April's memory to help defray funeral expenses c/o Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA, 16323.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on April's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Q: What did April like to do in their free time?
A: April took care of her kids she loved her kids
I can’t believe you gone sista! I will miss you and never forget all the fun times we had as kids. Living with you and the family were some of the best times for me. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Q: How would you describe April to someone who had never met them?
A: She was the most the sweetest kind person you ever met she would have done anything for anybody
Q: What will you never forget about April?
A: I will never forget April and her children would come to the end of my sales and take almost all of the stuff. April would say to the children your carrying it home. The children would say ok mom! Then not even 1/2 way up Bissell mom would have a arm full of stuff. She was a good mom. She will be missed. Rest In Peace April.
So sorry for the loss prayers to all
I did not know April for very long as I had just met her a couple months ago. In the time being that I did know her she was very sweet. She really loved to help people and I know she’s in heaven watching over all of her loved ones. I am so very for everyone’s loss and I can only hope they can heal from this terrible loss. Prayers to you all ❤️
April,
I have always had the memory of you and I in grade school when we dressed up as babies for Halloween and my dad made us a playpen. We walked the halls showing our costumes in this huge cardboard playpen. I always go to that memory because those were the fun ones. I wish your path would have been different in life, but I am glad that I did get to know you. Even when we would see each other in public we would always chat for a minute. I pray that you will be at piece.
Q: What will you miss most about April?
A: April was one of those people that lit up the room everywhere she was she was kind and caring and always talked about her children and family she always looked like a million bucks and truly was our princess I will miss her random texts saying cuz where ya been it could be weeks months but she’d text out of nowhere and when she came to visit she’d be here hours talking leaving her ride in the car she was so full of life and energy and made u feel good being in her presence. I always hoped she’d find a man to love her as she deserved my heart breaks she never found what she was looking for in life and was taken too soon . I will miss everything about her and I’ll keep looking for her everywhere I go as I always ran Into her in fact I just seen her the day before she died . I do find comfort knowing my mom will look after her and she will no longer be mistreated I know her mom sister brother kids and family will never get over her being gone neither will I April you really were our princess and I’ll never forget you and the good times we shared our talks everything I love u cuz I have so much more to say but shouldn’t be said on here just know I will do whatever I can to make sure justice is served please fly high beautiful princess who turned Into an Angel 😘🤗🙏I’m putting my fav pic of u on here
I got to know April from playing slot games. She was a nice lady. Rip
Im very sorry to hear this tragic news.Condolences def go out to her family & especially her children.Try to keep your heads up & time does help heal the pain.I’ll miss seeing her scratching tickets & playing the machines,im sure theyll have jackpots wherever shes at 👍. Joshua Orsino
I remember when I first met April. She was our downstairs neighbor. Her kids and my kids played and we would sit on her porch and watch over them. She was hospitable and kind. She has a soft heart and was kind to help me with my little ones. I remember how she jumped into action and volunteered to watch over our youngest when I went into labor with who is now the youngest. After moving I saw less of her, but she was never forgotten.
With love
-Daisy
To Kelly. And family. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers for the passing of April. She will be an angel 😇 watching over all of us. Please. Know. We are here for you. If need anything let us know.
Prayers to you all.
To the Entire Dunkle Family:
Sleep Softly April. You were a beautiful human being inside and out You left this world way to early. May your children remember how much she loved you. Kelly and Eddie and Christine you are all in our thoughts and prayers. R.I.P our friend. We lov you and will miss you.
April and I weren’t close, but there was respect going both ways. She was a great Mother and a great friend to have. You will be truly missed April. Prayers being sent out to her family.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Q: What will you miss most about April?
A: Her love and smile
Q: What 3 words best describe April and why?
A: The love and compassion
You dont get people like April often. She is an amazing spirit!
Oh my, that night we took D,Mellow,Derrick and Chance out to Oil Creek State Park to see the sasquatch that we camped near and visited daily for eighteen months. After a half hour and not seeing anything, the kids were laying on the road bored already. Just them we heard a crack and then a log the size of a full grown Oak tree hit the ground vibrating the ground under our feet. I said they’re here. Then 6 basketball size blue orbs came up the road zig zagging the whole way. I saw you were in the explorer sitting with hands in lap with a weird smile on your face. Little did I know you heard trees being knocked down from your right side. Lol. We never heard a thing. Derrick was interacting with them and you finally came out and joined in. Then Derrick asked them if they could change colors from blue to purple and immediately they all changed to purple. Wow!!! I said. They would never do that for me. Lol. Well maybe they might. I’ll never forget that look of fear with that smile. Cracks me up still. I think about this night every day. I miss you Angel!!! Till we meet again!!! Love You Princess!!! Doug Retzer.
It sad that this happened to u April I know sometimes we didn’t see eye to eye on things but u always knew u could call me know matter what u was a sweet angel u may be gone but I know u are watching over everyone I just want u to know April we will forever miss an love u
I was so glad to know you. And will always remember you you touched so many people’s hearts. I’m so sorry for the way you passed away it should never happen. But until we meet again.
I didn’t know you I knew of you and how kind you were And god gained a beautiful angel 😇