Obituary of Barbara Marie Schunk

Barbara Marie Schunk (Kaufman)

Barbara Marie Schunk (Kaufman) was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, and sister whose greatest joy in life was her family. She especially loved spending time and making memories with her beloved husband, Jerry, of 64 years, a partnership built on love, laughter, and devotion.

Barbara had a special talent for making life beautiful through her love of floral design, decorating, and planning gatherings that brought everyone together.

She especially loved celebrating holidays and created many cherished traditions that filled her home with warmth, laughter, and lasting memories. Being surrounded by her family meant everything to her. She also enjoyed quiet moments at home, often snuggling with her beloved dog.

Barbara’s kindness, creativity, and the love she shared so freely will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her. 

 Loving mother of Crystal (John) Sopko, Todd (Anne Smith) Schunk, Rebecca (Gene) Wendley and Rodney (Rhonda) Schunk; cherished grandmother of Nichole (Matthew) Illig, Erik (Amanda) Walczak, Sabrina (Cameron Turner) and Valentina Schunk, Alexander (Audrey Parks) Wendley, Wyatt (Andrada Tuduc) Schunk and Cassidy (Michael Teoro) Schunk; great grandmother of McKenna and Kelcie Illig, Melody and Emryk Walczak; dear sister of Charles (Angela) Kaufman; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Eleanor Kaufman and a sister, Elizabeth (late Ronald) Schoenhardt and a brother, John (late Janice) Kaufman.