Homer Eugene “Gene” Mauk

On November 23, 2021, Homer Eugene “Gene” Mauk passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Punxsutawney, PA, a son of John H. and Florence E. (Weaver) Mauk on February 2, 1946.

He grew up on the family farm in Sprankle Mills and graduated with the Class of 1964 from Punxsutawney Area School.

In August 1995, he married Rebecca (Kerr) Coward.

They joined their families and shared twenty-six years of marriage.

Following graduation, he worked at several jobs in the area and then was hired as a roustabout for TWPhillips Gas and Oil Co where he was employed for thirty-three years until his retirement.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, woodworking, camping and anything John Deere.

He was always busy keeping his property looking “just right” and lending a helping hand to others.

He loved to travel and spend time relaxing with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Becky, his daughters Michele White of Azle, Texas and Temple (Scott) Atcheson of Belmont, Ohio, and stepdaughter Megan (Jay) Kommers of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Also surviving are grandchildren; Amber Brady, Zachariah Stiver, Skylar Aspen (Tyler) Ross, Dalton White, Ailsa and Marin Kommers and great granddaughter Rosalie Ross; a sister, Jane (Paul) Depp of Portville, New York; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Charles Lynn Mauk and brother in-law Sam Shaffer, and son in-law Melvin White and followed in death by his sister Mary Delores Shaffer.

In accordance with his wishes, there was no viewing or funeral service at the time of his passing.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney.


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