Robert E. "Bo" McHenry

1954 - 2025

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.