Baronick Funeral Home

01/31/2026

01/30/2026

John Timothy Young, age 75 of Brockway, PA rose to his eternal life on January 28, 2026 at his home.

He was born in DuBois, PA on September 15, 1950 to the late Robert J. and Josephine (Stale) Young.

He was a 1970 graduate of the DuBois Area High School.

John was a four-year veteran of the United States Navy working as a radioman on the USS Guam out of Norfolk, VA.

John made his home on his beloved Brockway farm with the love of his life and companion of 25 years, Mary Akers.

He was a Union Bricklayer for Local 9 PA traveling in the fire brick trade for glass companies all over the United States. John was an expert in his trade and continued his trade working many years encasing his home in field stone from his home fields. John had previously worked with his Uncle Shiner Young as a masonry contractor. He was an avid fly fisherman and hunter although he turned to liking watching the animals on his farm better than hunting them.

John is survived by his step-son (Richard Starr of Brockway, PA), one sister (Linda McCarty and her husband Robert), a sister-in-law (Molly McCabe), his nieces and nephews; James (Alicia), Andrew John, Rod (Angela) Zullo, Melissa (James) Newell, Robert James Young, III (Meg), and Kathy Plevier (Nick).
John was a kind, wonderful man who will be missed by many, even his best buddy, their cat Thomas.

He was preceded in death by one brother Robert James Young, Jr.

There will be no public visitation and a service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be In St. Joseph Cemetery.

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

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

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

01/30/2026

NEWS RELEASE -FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. to welcome resident intern

Jeffrey Baronick and Frank Kruise, funeral directors at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. are proud to announce the addition of Allyson Andrulonis to our staff.
Ally, a DuBois native, will be serving her resident internship on her way to becoming a licensed funeral director.
A 2019 DuBois Area High School graduate, Ally went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2023.
From there, she attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and graduated from PIMS in January 2026 with an Associate Degree in Specialized Technology in Funeral Service Arts and Sciences.
Upon graduating near the top of her class, Ally was honored to receive two awards. The first, the prestigious William J. Musmanno Memorial Award for outstanding skills and experience in the clinical embalming lab. The second, the Kelco Supply Company Restorative Art Award for outstanding performance in the restorative art lab.
While in Pittsburgh, she was an employee at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. Funeral Home in Shadyside.
Ally resides in DuBois and is the daughter of Barry and Sue Andrulonis.
“I am very excited to be serving my resident internship at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium. During this time, I plan to become an officially licensed funeral director in the state of Pennsylvania. I look forward to working in DuBois and the surrounding communities to help guide families through their most difficult times.”

01/30/2026

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan E. (Dunlap) Spafford, who left us peacefully in the early hours of January 29, 2026, at the age of 90, in the care and comfort of the DuBois Nursing Home.
Born on November 14, 1935, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late David and Florence (Overdorf) Dunlap.
Joan lived a life defined by compassion, faith, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was a devoted military wife, a proud mother and grandmother, and a woman of strength and steadfast determination. Her heart was one of endless giving — she found joy in caring for others and always put family at the center of everything she did.
Joan’s fiery spirit, resilience, and deep faith were the cornerstones of her life. Those fortunate enough to know her will remember her kindness, her laughter, and her unwavering faith.
Joan, along with her husband Del, ran the day to day operations of the family business, Spafford Landscaping.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in DuBois and was active with her husband in the ESGR, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Joan also loved to clean and maintained an immaculate yard. Above all, she loved her family, especially her granddaughters Grace and Jessica.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dealvia “Del” Spafford; daughter, Michelle Askey and her husband Edward and granddaughters, Grace Askey, Jessica Askey, and Rachel Gardner.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Hilliard, and son, Richard Gardner.
Though Joan may no longer walk beside us, her love will forever surround us. Her faith, strength, and unwavering spirit will continue to live through her endless memories.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 2, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. from the First Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Montgomery officiating.

Burial will take place in Beechwoods Cemetery

Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 197 Eastern Ave., DuBois, PA 15801

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

01/27/2026

Through every blizzard and every storm, they remain at their post.
Honor. Duty. Remembrance.

01/26/2026

Robert R. “Bob” Coppolo, Age 77 of Weedville, PA, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2026 after a four year bout with cancer. Cancer thinks it won but it only took the vessel. God won with taking his soul. He did not die; he was taken to his eternal life.
Bob was born on August 24, 1948 to Albert E. and Elizabeth N Coppolo.
Bob was a member of the last class to graduate from the Bennetts Valley High School in 1966.
He served in the PA National Guard from 1968-1974.
He attended Penn Technical Institute in Pittsburgh receiving an Associate degree in Electronics in 1968 and Grove City College receiving a BS degree in Electrical 1974.
He was employed by Brockway Glass as an Electronic Technician and after graduating from Grove City as an Electrical Engineer. Following the closure of the Engineering and Research Building in 1988, he did some consulting work. In 1991, he was employed by GTE Sylvania, later becoming GTE Osram Sylvania. Bob also served as Jay Township supervisor for two terms. He was also involved in township meetings.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughter, Tamie Mancuso (Matt), sons, James Tokarcik (Susan) and Brian Tokarcik, all of the DuBois Area. Four grandchildren, Marilla Ley, Isabella Ley, Isaiah Tokarcik, Molly Ellis, and niece, Marie Michelini (Bill), two nephews, Mark Coppolo (Candy) and Benjamin Coppolo (Emily), plus five great nephews, one great niece and three great-great nephews. He is survived by one brother, Ben and wife Ruth.
Bob was a huge part of all their lives, and deeply loved by them.

There will be no funeral service or viewing. A memorial service will be held at a time chosen by the family and in the spring when the weather is more favorable.

Funeral arrangements are by Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc.

Online condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com