Gwendolyn Joy Kauffman

September 27, 1943 - July 24, 2025

Gwendolyn Joy “Gwen” Kauffman, 81, of Brookline Manor, formerly of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.

She was born on September 27, 1943, in Belleville, to the late Robert and Marjorie (Young) Snook.  On October 17, 1964, she married Kenneth L. “Ken” Kauffman, who survives at their home.

Along with her husband, she is survived by children: Kimberly A. Yoder and husband Jeffrey of Belleville, Todd L. Kauffman and wife Lorie of McVeytown, Holly D. Byler and husband Eugene of Allensville; 2 grandchildren: Morgan A. Miller and husband Kenneth of Lewistown, Griffin T. Byler of Belleville; and 1 great-granddaughter, Sophia Miller.  She is also survived by her dog, Susie, who faithfully visited her every day at Brookline.

Gwen graduated from Kishacoquillas High School in 1961.  She worked as a secretary for the PA Farm Bureau and also for Agway and D.K. Hostetler’s.  She then waitressed at the Belleville Livestock Market and the Charolais Restaurant for a number of years.

She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church and a member of the Good Samaritan Sunday school class.

She loved camping with her family in Potter County.  She also enjoyed reading, doing sudoku puzzles, playing bingo, shopping and cooking.  Gwen loved her family and especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

A viewing will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home, Belleville.  Family will receive friends from 10 – 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 115 Maple Grove Road, Belleville, with Pastor Herb Zook officiating.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family at the Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 115 Maple Grove Road, Belleville, PA  17004.

Gwen’s family would like to thank the staff at Brookline and the nurses on the 400 hall at Geisinger Lewistown hospital for the excellent care they gave to her.

Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 West Main Street, Belleville.  Online condolences can be made at: www.hendersonfuneralhomes.net.