Colin J. Kunkle, 17, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008 unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Jeffrey and Connie (Chila) Kunkle.

Colin attended Manheim Township High School and most recently Lancaster County Academy. He loved playing soccer and all the times he spent with his father playing basketball. Colin was looking forward to attending college and pursuing a career in pharmaceuticals. Colin will be deeply missed by his best friend and sister, Lindey and his life time friends.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Connie and his father, Jeffrey are a sister; Lindey of Lancaster. Maternal grandparents; William Chila husband of Phyllis of York. Paternal grandparents; William Kunkle husband of Helen of Lancaster. And many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the National Head Injury Foundation 1776 Massachusetts Ave N.W. #100 Washington D.C. 20036 (1-800-444-6443).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 St. Joseph St. Lancaster 17603 at 12 p.m. with Msgr. Thomas Smith as celebrant. Family and Friends will be received before the service at the church from 9a.m.-12p.m. Interment will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park 95 Second Lock Rd. Lancaster 17603. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 441 N. George St. Millersville 17551 (872-5041) is assisting the family. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com