Helen Josephine Hankus

HANKUS Helen J. (McGregor) Hankus, age 78, of Sunbury, died Wednesdayg, February 28, 2007, at Doctors Hospital. Born January 17, 1929, in Boston, MA, to the late Thomas and Dorothy (O'Leary) McGregor. A Sunbury resident since 1962, she assisted her husband in the operation of Beekist Market in Sunbury since 1971. She had also worked as a key punch operator for North American Rockwell and Ohio Bell and was a member of St. John Neumann Church. Whether work or family, she was passionate about every endeavor. Kind and generous, never angry, she will be remembered for her smile, bubbly personality, and happy go lucky nature. Supportive of the Humane Society, she was most proud of her friendships, family, and especially her granddaughters. Quietly adored by her husband of 56 years, Edward, who recently preceded her in death on February 9, 2007 as did infant sons Walter and Edward. Survived by son, Kevin (Victoria) Hankus of Sunbury; granddaughters, Ashley and Allison; step-daughter, Julie Ann (Frank) DeFeo and her family of FL; sisters, Grace Gill of Brunswick, ME, Agnes Ardagna of South Boston, MA, Dorothy "Dottie" Dauer of Columbus, Shirley Conroy of Parkville, MO; brothers, Tom (Bonnie) McGregor of Billerica, MA, Arthur McGregor of Columbus, Bill (Carol) McGregor of Sunbury; numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Friends may call Monday 5-8 p.m., prayer service 7:30 p.m. at DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 9633 E. SR, Sunbury. Fr David Sizemore, Celebrant. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Johnstown.