Baronick Funeral Home

02/14/2026

We know many of you carry love for someone you miss deeply today. Today we honor love that still lives on.

02/13/2026

02/11/2026

Diane Louise (Himes) Amitrone age 76 of Brockway, PA died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Christ the King Manor.

Born June 7, 1949, in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald “Jiggs” and Vera (Comiotti) Himes.

She was married to Angelo “Pitch” Amitrone, who preceded her in death in 2006. Pitch always lovingly referred to her as CCC, which stood for coffee, computer, and ci******es.

Diane was employed by the administrative office at Brockway Glass for 24 years. She later worked at VSI, Highland View Healthcare and CareerLink. Later in life, she babysat two special boys, Quinton and Noah Perrin.

Diane is survived by her children, David Barber, Mary Ann (Andrew MacWilliams) Barber, Suzanne (Eddie) Hynds, and Joseph (Brenda Fisher) Barber. She is also survived by grandchildren Jason (Katelyn), Benjamin (Marissa), Angelina (Ricky), Callie, Maria, and Jack.

Her family will remember her as being one of the best card sharks, and always keeping a “poker face” while playing cinch. She will also be remembered for her addiction to playing games on her computer, her frequent trips to the casino with her daughters, and her famous hot sausage made for all occasions.

She was a member of St. Tobias Roman Catholic Church, enjoyed bowling, and was a past leader of both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Jr. and William Himes.

There will be no public visitation.

A private family funeral service will be held from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. with Msgr. Charles Kaza officiating.

Burial will be in St. Tobias Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the We Care Fund at Brockway Elementary School, 40 North Street, Brockway, PA 15824.

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

02/09/2026

Judy A. Hodge, age 81 of DuBois, PA, formerly of Gettysburg, PA, died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Christ the King Manor Personal Care.

Judy was born on July 21, 1944 at home, in Melcroft, PA, Fayette County, to George William and Olive Ruth (Miller) Weimer. She was the 8th child of 15 children.

She began dating her beloved husband John Hodge at 15 years old. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2004, after 39 years of marriage.

Judy was the mother of two, (Jonathan and Joanne) and was a doting doggy grandma, entertaining everyone she met with stories of her daughter’s dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son and seven of her fourteen siblings.

If you knew her, you knew that she loved the Lord, liked to eat dessert first, and enjoyed old movies, especially Hitchcock.

Judy will be cremated, and interred at a later date with a small graveside service at the time of interment.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneral.com

02/07/2026

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02/05/2026

Gloria A. (Bevak) Palumbo, age 81 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Christ the King Manor.

Born on June 2, 1944 in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Blanche (Nadwodny) Bevak.

On October 9, 1963, she married John “Tom” Palumbo. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2015.

Gloria retired from Christ the King Manor, a job that she loved, in the spring of 2025. She was the friendly voice that greeted you when you called the Manor, or walked through the front door. Previous to that, she had worked at Bon Ton, Clearfield Jefferson Community Mental Health Center, and worked alongside her husband at the Tom Palmbo and Sons Meat Market of Clearfield.

Gloria was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, and the Pekingese AKC Dog Club. She was involved with the DuBois Little League Program, and served as the Regional Secretary for many years. Gloria loved to listen to the Big Moose and The Sunday Morning Polka Party. She never missed having any family birthdays or anniversaries announced/celebrated. Above all, Gloria was a wonderful person that loved being with her family, especially her great grandchildren. She will be missed by many.

Gloria is survived by one son, (Robert J. Palumbo and his wife, Lisa of Penfield, PA), and one daughter, Nicole Palumbo (Blaine Martin) of DuBois, PA, five grandchildren Brianna Palumbo (Richard Martin), Brandon Palumbo (Taylor), Nathan Palumbo (Melinda), Jonathan Palumbo (Sabrina), and Janessa Palumbo, 7 great grand children, and two brothers (William Bevak of Punxsutawney, PA, and Anthony Bevak and his wife Judith of New Bethlehem, PA).

She was preceded in death by one son (Thomas Palumbo), and one brother (Samuel Bevak).

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 4 – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11 AM from the chapel at Christ the King Manor with Msgr. Charles Kaza as celebrant.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com