Janice Wilkinson Mans

Janice W. “Jan” Mans of Churchtown NY died October 19, 2022 at the Pines Nursing Home, Jefferson Heights NY where she had been a resident for the past two years. She is survived by her son Brian of Hagaman NY, daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Joe Castle of Churchtown NY, granddaughter Kathryn(Jeff) Fabian of Freehold NY, grandson Jimmy (Alexa) Schuck and great grandson Niko of Marco Island Florida, granddaughter Emily (Justin) Turner and great grandson Royce of Trumbull Connecticut and grandson Joseph Castle Jr. of Catskill NY and several nieces and nephews. Jan was born September 16, 1932 in Hudson NY to Harold and Mina Wilkinson, she grew up in Copake NY and graduated from Roeliff Jansen high school in 1950. In 1952 she married her high school sweetheart Maurice “Mo” Mans and soon after they established their lifelong residence in Churchtown NY where they enjoyed their life together until Mo’s passing in 2015. Jan worked the front desk at Dr. Acciani and later Dr. Kempler’s dental practice on Green Street in Hudson for 30+ years. Always a hard worker she balanced her home, work and volunteer life. She was a 50+ year member of the Churchtown Fire Department ladies auxiliary, a 60+ year member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church participating on the church council and church guild and the crafty stitchers sewing group who created pillows for heart patients, helped deliver meals for Columbia County Meals on Wheels, worked at the Claverack Library and was an active member of the Roe Jan alumni club where she enjoyed helping to plan reunions. She also volunteered at The Second Show Community Thrift Shop . After her retirement Jan and Mo joined the Claverack Senior Citizens group and made many lifelong friends. They traveled to Europe and Alaska and took many excursions all over the United States. Winters were spent in Myrtle Beach SC. where they again made many friends. Janice was blessed to have lived a long, good life and she often said she had no regrets. She knew the value of a true friend and was surrounded with a lifetime of friendship. The family would like to thank the staff at The Pines nursing home for the care given to Janice over the past two years. Arrangements are with Sacco Funeral Home, Hudson, NY. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Thomas Lutheran Church Churchtown NY followed by internment in the Churchtown Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to visitation at the church beginning at 9:30 am prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Churchtown Fire Company, 2219 Route 27 Hudson, NY 12534.

Janice Wilkinson Mans

September 16, 1932 - October 19, 2022