Baronick Funeral Home

11/02/2025

11/01/2025

Many religious traditions recognize their loved ones at this time of year through All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, or other remembrance events. Although our traditions may vary, we can all agree that our loved ones deserve to be remembered and cherished.

10/31/2025

Mary Catherine Godek "Mary K.", age 92 of Atlantic Avenue, DuBois, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Penn Highlands.

Born on April 15, 1933, in Sykesville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Susan Nalepa Polifko.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Godek.
Mary K graduated high school in Sykesville, the class of 1951 and was a stay-at-home mom supporting her husband in their businesses while raising 4 daughters.
Mary K was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and a member of the Rosary Infant of Prague Society, serving as treasurer for many years. She volunteered at the DuBois Hospital and Gift Shop, Central Christian High School cafeteria, and DuBois Food Pantry. She perfected making pierogies and served as the lead pierogi maker at the St Michael’s Polish Festival for many years.
Mary K was a role model for family and anyone who knew her. She loved her family and taught them how to live life to the fullest in faith, family, and love. She hosted our annual Christmas Eve dinner for the family at her house for over 60 years, with some years hosting 50 or more people. She always had gifts of food for her family, friends, and neighbors.
Mary K is survived by four daughters: Laurie (Ted) Fitzer of DuBois, PA, Susan Andreottola (Joe Beninati) of Stoneham, MA., Patty (Dave) Conyers of Sandston, VA., and Lisa (Cliff) Dixon of Beavercreek, OH; seven grandchildren: Michael (Renata) Andreottola, Chris Andreottola (Christina Banks) and Mark Andreottola (Cait Ferreira); Joanna (Mike) Krajcovic and Julie Fitzer; Andrew Dixon, Tyler Dixon and Tylor Lightcap; three great-grandchildren: Giovanni Andreottola and Aubrey Ferriera, and Baby Krajcovic (on the way). She is also survived by one sister, Helen Marie Lantz of Texas.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings: John (Bucky) Polifko, Martha Stuck, Dorothy Toretti, and Mike Polifko.
Visitation will be held for Mary K on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
The rosary will be prayed Sunday at 1:15 p.m. from the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. from Holy Spirit Parish at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, with Father John Malthaner as celebrant.
Burial will take place in St. Michael Cemetery.
Mary K’s family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840, or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

10/30/2025

Michael "Slim" Harold Slimmer, 71, of Falls Creek, PA passed away Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at Penn Highlands-DuBois Hospital. A son of the late Harold and Margaret (Gresock) Slimmer, born on August 5th 1954 in DuBois, PA.
Mike married his high school sweetheart, Karen Jones on October 26th 1974 at the Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church of Sykesville, PA celebrating 51 years of marriage just days ago.

Along with his wife, Mike is survived by two children, Amy (Brent) Smith of Falls Creek and Chad (Yonnie) Slimmer of Chambersburg, PA.; five grandchildren, Madison, Taylor, and Brock Smith; Abby and Issie Slimmer; and a sister, Kathryn "Kitty" Bogacki of Reynoldsville. He is leaving two of his granddaughters, Maddie and Tay, with two wonderful men that he loved dearly, Jeremy Krise and Zach Sloan.

Mike was raised in Sykesville, PA and lived most of his life in DuBois and Falls Creek. He retired from Penn Traffic- Riverside Warehouse after 30 years. He was a loving, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather with a bold and funny sense of humor. He enjoyed the outdoors, including golfing, hunting, and fishing. Mike had his own landscape and fishing bait business for a number of years.
Mike's passion was coaching youth sports, including girls and boys basketball and baseball for over 35 years. He started coaching with his children in the elementary program at Juniata. He continued his coaching career at all levels, including the YMCA, Junior High, High School, and College. He especially loved being the head coach for the Brockway girls varsity basketball team. He was known for joking around with his players, because Coach Slim had always been a big kid at heart. He was an avid fan of many sports especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and of course the Los Angeles Lakers! But most of all he loved watching his grandchildren play their many sports they participated in.

Slim had many friends, was the life of the party, and he never met a stranger.

At Mike's request, there will not be a public viewing.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11 am from Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church in Sykesville, PA.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions may be made to the DuBois YMCA, 25 Parkway Drive and/or the DuBois Little League, PO Box 71, both in DuBois, PA 15801.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

10/30/2025

Today is Visit a Cemetery Day — a reminder that cemeteries aren’t just places of loss, but places of love, memory, and peace. Take a moment to walk the grounds, read the names, and remember the stories that live on. 🌿

10/28/2025

Every day, our local police, firefighters, and EMS teams show up for others — often in life’s hardest moments. On First Responders Day, we want to say thank you. We see your dedication, and we’re deeply grateful for the compassion you bring to our community.

10/27/2025

Luella E. “Lou” Wray, age 93 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Nelson’s Golden Years surrounded by her family.

Born on December 15, 1931 in Karthaus, PA, she was the daughter of the late Blaine Hoover and Cleo McGonigal.

On February 13, 1954 she married Harry “Sooner” Wray. He preceded her in death in August of 2012.

Lou was a past member of Tri County Church.

She was a bartender by trade. You may have seen her at the Holiday Inn, the Sheraton Inn, her own bar “Wray’s Inn” in Penfield, PA, and finally the Super Sub & Six Pack.

Lou enjoyed bowling, traveling, and all sports, from the Rockets, DuBois Dream Team, Steelers, and the Pirates. But most of all, she loved going to any DuBois High School sporting event, where in 2009-2010, she was recognized, and awarded for “Outstanding Loyalty to the Students and Athletic Program.”

Lou is survived by her children (Karen (Lee) Peterson of Goose Creek, SC, Nancy (Herb) Barr of DuBois, PA, Marcia (Gary) Turner of Luthersburg, PA, and David Wray of DuBois, PA), son-in-law (Darryn Renwick of Penfield, PA), twelve grandchildren (Wayne, Misty, Kari, Mindy, Wendy, Craig, Emily, Kiley, Josh, Justin, Jamie, and Marybeth), nineteen great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, one brother (Calvin Hoover of Utah), and two sisters (Ruth (Clifford) Taylor of DuBois, PA, and Pamela Berkey of Luthersburg, PA).

She was preceded in death by one daughter (Cindy Renwick), two grandchildren (Gretchin Longo and David Paul Wray), one brother (Lee Hoover), and two sisters (Barb Snyder and Shirley Clark).

Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 3:00 pm – 5:45pm at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm from the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com