Obituary of Jeanne Carol McManus Hunkele

Jeanne Carol McManus Hunkele Jeanne Carol McManus Hunkele, age 87, of Vass, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Erie on October 18, 1936, the daughter of the late Jack and Dorothy Dietz McManus. She attended Edinboro University as an adult and graduated with a degree in elementary education. Jeanne dedicated numerous years as an elementary teacher at St. Peter’s Cathedral Center where her passion for teaching and her unwavering commitment to her students left a lasting impact, shaping the lives and futures of many young minds. After a fulfilling career, Jeanne retired to Woodlake-Vass, NC. She enjoyed golf with the Nine Holers, crochet, and Supper Club. Her continued love of children prompted her to create a Gingerbread Program where each Christmas children shared their wish lists with community members who would purchase gifts and sponsor a festive holiday party. The program ensured that all students would have a memorable holiday season. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Hunkele, her daughters; Jane Ochs (Wayne) and Sue Ellen Pasquale (Luigi), three grandchildren; Erica Young (Timothy), Brian Pasquale, and Kevin Pasquale, two great-granddaughters; Ellie and Emily Young, and many beloved nieces and nephews in AZ, CO, and Pittsburgh, PA In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Kathy Kraus, brothers-in-law Don and Bob Hunkele, and sister-in-law Carole Hunkele. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff of Interim Healthcare, especially aides; Becky, Bri, and Janelle and nurses; Leslie, Jamie, Michelle, and Kat, for their compassionate care and devoted support for Jeanne during her final months. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506. Friends are invited for visitation and the Memorial Mass on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church, 1531 E. Grandview Blvd. from 9:30 am until the time of Mass at 11 am. Private inurnment at Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Erie Interim Hospice, 2206 West 15th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.