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Robert E. "Bo" McHenry

Coolspring, Pennsylvania

Dec 9, 1954 – Jun 17, 2025 (Age 70)

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December 9, 1954
DIED
June 17, 2025
AGE
70
LOCATION
Coolspring, Pennsylvania
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Robert E. "Bo" McHenry, 70, of Coolspring, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville.
Born Dec. 9, 1954, in Punxsutawney, he was the son of Robert and Betty (Holben) McHenry.
On May 9, 1987, he married Mary (Hettish) McHenry, his partner of 38 years.
Bo was a 1973 graduate of the Punxsutawney High School. He then graduated from Triangle Tech and worked as an electrician/contractor before earning his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Clarion University in 1992. He taught Social Studies at Punxsutawney Area High School for 24 years, retiring in 2017.
He was an avid History Channel watcher and loved spending time outdoors and working on vehicles. More recently, he enjoyed seeing his new grandson, Oliver, visits from family and friends, and reconnecting with former colleagues.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; son Daniel McHenry (Payge Strogish); daughter Dana (Matthew) Sommer; and grandson Oliver Sommer, all of Pittsburgh.
Also surviving are his brothers, Ronald (Patty) McHenry of Falls Creek and Denny (Bonnie) McHenry of Punxsutawney; in-laws Karen (Mike) Mennetti of Anita, Yvonne Hettish of Virginia, and Bridget Hettish of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws John and Elsie Hettish; sister Sandy Freemer; and brother-in-law John Hettish.
A private service will be held for the immediate family at Deeley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Cemetery, Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Bo, to SS.C.D. Church or to the charity of the donors choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.

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Mary so sorry to hear that Bo passed. He was a good and hardworking person. I'm sure he will be missed by all that knew him. May God bless you and your family at this time of sadness.

Our Sincere Sympathy to you Dana and Daniel you will be in our thoughts and in our prayers !

Mary, Daniel and Dana, We extend our deepest sympathy in your loss. Extending thoughts and prayers of peace

Mary and family: I am so sorry to hear of "Bo" passing. We grew up together as he was part of our Punxsy "Central" baseball gang on Cypress Street by the Harmon Field. Later it was my pleasure to know him as a gentleman and teacher. A great loss to our community. Both Jackie and my sympathies and prayers.