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Joseph Henninger Obituary
He was born in DuBois on July 3, 1952, a son of the late Edward L. Henninger and O. Ione (Askey) Henninger.
Joe was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damien Catholic Church.
Mr. Henninger was a United States Veteran of the Air Force and served during the Vietnam War.
On April 27, 1973, he married the former Mary Margaret "Peg" Costanzo.
Joe became a familiar face at the Post Office in Punxsutawney, he retired after twenty-six years of service. Following his retirement, he was a courtesy van driver for Jefferson County Ambulance Service. He was the past President of the Groundhog Committee and enjoyed helping organize the yearly festivals. He volunteered for the American Cancer Society. He loved golfing with his wife Peg and friends at Hemlock View Golf Course. Joe loved to dress up as Santa Claus every year to visit nursing homes and delight small children and families from the local area.
In addition to Peg and Brooke, he is survived by two sisters, Sherry Groves and Andrea Henninger of Arizona; one brother, Eric Henninger of Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews; and a fur grandpup, Jackson, who misses him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward "Ned" Henninger.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Saints Cosmas and Damien Catholic Church, celebrated by Monsignor Joseph Riccardo.
Interment will follow at Shaffer Memorial Park in Sykesville, where military honors will be accorded by the Jefferson County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial donations may be made in Joe's memory to Lisa's Ladybugs, PO Box 692, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Samina Yunus
February 22, 2024
Joe
I will always remember your kindness and friendship
Samina
Linda (Kromer) Pifer
March 6, 2022
Sending deepest sympathy and prayers for strength and healing at this sad time.
DD Rowland
March 4, 2022
My deepest sympathy to you ,Peg, Brooke and the Henniger family.
Mark Loennig
March 3, 2022
Dear Peg and Brooke, My sincere condolences for Joe. His passing was such a surprise to read. I´m sure that he is heaven bound. He was a good man and did so many wonderful things for people. He loved his family and lived in Christ´s light.
Kasey Schaffer
March 2, 2022
What a wonderful man he was, I´m so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you Peg and Brooke.
Stacey Stankewich
March 1, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. My love and prayers are with you all. God bless and be with you in the days ahead.
Ann and Dick Smith
March 1, 2022
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as we extend our deepest sympathy to you, Peg and your daughter.
Steve and Sheena Sovich
March 1, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family
Tom and Deb Bridge
March 1, 2022
Dear Peg and Brooke, We were so sorry to hear of Joe´s passing. You held him tight in your hearts and know you definitely ache. Keep your memories close and recall often. Our deepest sympathies to you both. Sending prayers, love, and loads of hugs. God Bless you Both. Love, Tom and Deb Bridge
Ron and Doreen Astorino
March 1, 2022
Dear Peg and Brooke, So sorry for your loss, love Ronny and Doreen
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