Jean E. Dunkelberger, 101, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys, PA, on Sunday night, November 30, 2025.

She was born August 9, 1924, in Emporium, PA, a daughter of the late John F. and Miriam Cooper McManigle. Jean was the granddaughter of the late James and Genevieve “Jennie” Flynn McManigle of Buffalo, NY. She attended Saint Theresa Catholic School and South Park High School in Buffalo. Shortly after graduation, in November 1943, she married her first husband, the late W. Merle DeLozier, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Buffalo. Following his passing, she later married the late Francis Quigley, and after his passing, she married the late Roy Dunkelberger.

Jean was employed over the years by GTE Sylvania, Judy’s, and the Vogue Shop, all in Emporium. She was a proud 50-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #194, a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Emporium, and belonged to the Emporium Garden Club and the Wellness Center. Jean gave generously of her time, volunteering for more than 18 years at Elk Regional Health Center and Penn Highlands Elk.

A devoted member of Saint Mark Catholic Church, she served for many years as a Eucharistic Minister and participated actively in the Catholic Daughters of America #1059, the Rosary Society, and the Care and Concern Committee. Jean was a woman of deep faith. She enjoyed reminiscing, sharing stories with both new friends and old, and took great pride in her Irish heritage. Above all, she cherished her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Beverly J. Walker and Frances T. Jablonski, both of St. Marys; a stepdaughter, Sue Dunkelberger of Emporium; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Jean was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, John F. “Jack” DeLozier and his wife Sandra; her daughter, Barbara Smith; sons-in-law, Donald Walker and Raymond Jablonski; grandson, Michael Smith; granddaughter, Donn Elizabeth Walker Munz; five sisters, Maxine George, Elaine McManigle, Phyllis Sullivan, Judy Mongillo, and Virginia Pope; and two brothers, David McManigle and John “Mick” McManigle.

There will be no visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to Cameron County SPCA, 678 South Mountain Rd., Emporium, PA 15834.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.