Photo courtesy of Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney
Oct 15, 1927 - Nov 4, 2025 (Age 98)
I still remember chopping down those big trees over at his daughter's house. He had to be 90 or so. Wouldn't sit down to save his life. He had to be out there helping drag brush, telling me where to cut it, feeling like part of the guys. You will truly be missed. Next time I won't listen and I'll cut the branches just a Lil smaller for you. till we meet again.
Dustin newkirk
November 14, 2025 | Family
Dear Cheryl, Dave & Lisa: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful father. He was always a happy man, and his singing was glorious. The last time I saw him was at mom’s funeral and he looked as good as ever. I’m sure you miss him, but we know he is in a far better place.
Wanda White
November 13, 2025 | Centre Hall, PA | Neighbor
I have mixed feelings of sadness and celebration! I know Bill is singing praises to his Lord in Heaven and enjoying his reunion with those who have gone before us. I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was 12 years old during a revival in Plumville. Bill and Joyce were those who ministered to me and prayed with me as a received Jesus as my Savior. They both will always hold a warm and wonderful place in my heart. I love them dearly and will miss them until we meet again.
Bell (Cornman) O'Neil
November 06, 2025 | Seneca, PA | Friend
Dear Family, We now to be absence in the body. We are present in the spirit. My sympathy to all. I knew you all from The Gospel Center. My husband, Les is in heaven also. May Our Lord keep you at this time.
Shirley J Wilson
November 06, 2025 | Friend
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Nathan and Sabrina Zortman
November 05, 2025
William Dunmire, 98
William Dunmire of Juneau, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 4, 2025.
He was born on October 15, 1927, the adopted son of the late Reed and Elizabeth (Dunmire) Sherry. His birth mother was the late Mary (Van Leer) Dunmire and his birth father, William Dunmire who died 3 months before he was born.
He attended Punxsutawney High School and was a WW II veteran of the Army Air Corp.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 63 years, Bethea Joyce (English) Dunmire, two brothers, David Paul and Henry Grant Dunmire, a half brother Clay Kanoff, one sister, Louise (Dunmire) Vittie, his second wife, Kathleen (Reed) Dunmire, one stepson, Roy Custer, two stepdaughters Kathy Bubash and Linda Phillips Ferry.
He married Kathleen (Reed) Warnick in 2012. He is survived by a son, David W. Dunmire and Pam of Punxsutawney, two daughters, Cheryl (Dunmire) and Brad Ruffner of Lake Milton, OH, and Lesa (Dunmire) and David Ramirez of Bristol, TN, stepdaughter Tracy Smith of Warren, PA, eight grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.
He worked for many years for the Harvey Company and retired from Goss Brothers. He was a man of many talents and able to do most anything that he set his mind to. He worked well with his hands, was an accomplished welder, diesel mechanic, and machine operator. He was a former Justice of the Peace, strip miner, mill rite, truck driver, salesman, repairman, gardener, trouble shooter, store manager, Sunday school teacher, singer, church elder, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a real problem solver and enjoyed the challenge of making something work. If he couldn’t fix it, it really was junk. He often said, “I can fix most anything but a broken heart, and I know the One who can.”
He loved to sing for his Lord and Savior. He sang lead in many gospel groups including The Harmony Four, Harmony Trio, and The Backwoods Quartet and sang in church choirs. He recorded many LP records, tapes, and CDs in Nashville, TN. He was an avid camper and loved to fish in Canada.
He was a member of Chestnut Grove Independent Church and had a keen understanding of Scripture. He did not want to be known as a religious man because in his words “religion won’t save anyone” but having a relationship with Jesus Christ will. He lived life to the fullest and will be missed by all who knew him.
Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Deeley Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Chestnut Grove Independent Church 342 Lipp Rd. Punxsutawney, PA 15767, with a funeral to follow beginning at 11 a.m., with Pastor Joe Spack officiating.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Rossiter.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts to Bill’s favorite ministries: CEF of PA Jefferson-Elk & Clearfield Co., Chapter 104, W. Mahoning Street, Suite 301, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 or
Chinese Outreach Ministries, 555 Gettysburg Pike, STE A200, Mechanicsburg, PA 1055-5205.
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