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William Dunmire Obituary
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 sixty-three 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, two daughters, Cheryl and Brad Ruffner, and Lesa and David Ramirez, stepdaughter Tracy Smith, 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 member of Chestnut Grove Independent Church and had a keen understanding of Scripture.
Friends will be received from 2 to 9 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 Road, 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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Dustin newkirk
November 14, 2025
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.
Wanda White
November 13, 2025
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.
Bell (Cornman) O'Neil
November 6, 2025
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.
Shirley J Wilson
November 6, 2025
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.
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