Baronick Funeral Home

08/06/2025

Christopher J. Galentine, age 54 of DuBois, PA, formerly of Reynoldsville, PA died Monday, August 4, 2025 at his home.
Born on April 26, 1971 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Earl G. and Lucy (Wall) Galentine.
He was a graduate of the DuBois Area High School Class of 1989.
Chris enjoyed hunting. He was a very loving uncle to his two nephews Daniel and Seeley, and loved his dogs Piper and Rexi.
He is survived by one brother (Richard Galentine and his wife Sara of DuBois, PA), two aunts (Rose Morris of DuBois, PA and Belva Gregory of Chestnut Grove, PA), and numerous cousins.
Chris was preceded in death by one niece (Brianna Galentine).
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 4 – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A private family funeral service will be held.
Burial will take place in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

08/06/2025

07/31/2025

Ronald D. Ross, Sr., age 73, of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home.

Born on July 24, 1952 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. and Dorothy J. (Duttry) Ross.

Ron was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

On September 5, 1969 he married Barbara J. (Novitsky) Ross. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2022.

Ron retired as a shearman from Triangle Auto Springs after 30 years of service.

He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. Ron enjoyed golfing, fishing, and especially loved traveling with his late wife Barb. Above all, he cherished his time with his children and grandchildren.

Ron is survived by his son (Ronald D. Ross, Jr. and his wife Ann Marie of Akron, OH), six grandchildren (Timothy, Jr., Michael, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Hannah and Brandon), one brother (Kenneth E. Ross of Pittsburgh, PA), one sister (Rebecca Sayers and her husband Lee of DuBois, PA), and son in law Timothy Taylor of St. Marys, PA).

He was preceded in death by his daughter (Carolyn Taylor), and two brothers (John and Daniel Ross).

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025 from 4 – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10 AM from Holy Spirit Parish at St. Michael the Archangel with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the church.

Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840 .

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

07/31/2025

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07/29/2025

On July 28, 2025, Evelyn L. (Norris) McConnell, in her sleep, peacefully and lovingly went home to her Lord and Savior and now is reunited with her loving husband and loved ones.
Born on June 3, 1934 in Reynoldsville, PA, she was the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Straightwell) Norris and the sister to the late Ruby (Blair) Rhodes, Arthur (Helen) Norris, Florence Shaffer, and Margie (Chick) Fumanti.
On July 2, 1955, upon his return from Korea, she married the love of her life, James Miles McConnell in Beechwoods, PA. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2021
Evelyn worked at Sylvania in Brookville, and Murphy’s Mart in DuBois, and volunteered at the DuBois Hospital Gift Shop, and Brockway Meals on Wheels. She also devoted cherished time to her Lighthouse Community Church family. Evelyn loved nothing more than to humbly always put others first, helping wherever needed, baking cookies for bible school and Christmas cookies with her great grandson Pip. She was a source of strength, wisdom, and perseverance to all who knew her and enjoyed being a part of her life.
She leaves behind two daughters, (Debra Straub and her husband James of Harrisburg, PA and Linda Daly and her husband Kevin of Rockton, PA), one son (Al McConnell and his wife Cle of Beechwoods, PA), two grandchildren (C.J. Daly and Amanda Wallace), five step grandchildren (Jessica McCummings, Neil Straub, Christa and Catherine Quashnock, and Jonathan Bulich), one great grandchild (Philip “Pip” Wallace) and two step great grandchildren (Tessa and Heidi McCummings).
God blessed her with wonderful neighbors who chose her to be part of their family. Especially Jim and Lori Krug and their children Arielle and Curtis and their grandson Re*****on, as well as Chipper and Caroline Nale. We will be forever grateful.
Upholding her wishes, there will be no public viewing. Her family will have a private remembrance at a later time.
Memorial donations may be made to her family in faith, The Lighthouse Community Church, 732 Main Street, Brockway PA, 15824 or, in honor of her memory, please do one act of kindness to brighten her star for us.
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com