1929-2026
Everett Harmon Gaul, 96, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born on May 30, 1929, in Helvetia, Clearfield County, a son of the late Harmon Gaul and Bessie (Galentine) Gaul.
Mr. Gaul served in the United States Army following the Korean War.
He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Troutville.
He married the former Dorothy Louise Sprankle, together they enjoyed sixty-three years of marriage prior to her death on November 22, 2020.
Everett was a man who wore various hats over his working career, he worked in the Kramer mines, after which he worked as a carpenter and plumber and took care of many homes in the local area. Being a carpenter by trade, he never let his interest fade and was particularly fascinated by the new Emergency Room construction at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Everett would have his family drive him by site, eager to see the details and stages of the progress. Each visit brough him a sense of appreciation and admiration for the effort behind the project.
His hobbies included watching the Steelers football and Pirates baseball games. On his ninetieth birthday, he had the honor of throwing the first pitch at the Altoona Curve game, it was a memorable day for him. Each summer, he looked forward to Music in the Park and was able to attend through the kindness of the volunteers and staff from Mulberry Square taking him there by wheelchair. His favorite was the Beach Boys tribute band. Everett was very sharp minded man, he often acted as a patient advocate for others residing at Mulberry Square Eldercare. He loved to be involved and would gently suggest solutions and remedies, he was always looking out for others.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda (Steve) Carrithers of Newport News, Virginia and Reverend Lisa (Gaul) Griffin of Pittsburgh; one grandson, Trevor Carrithers; two sisters, Marion (Verlon) Burkett of Punxsutawney and Mae Burkett of Punxsutawney.
Preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy; five brothers, Thomas, Lee, Samuel “Fred”, Lewis and infant Robert Gaul; three sisters, Charlotte Douthit, Velma Back and Faye Snyder.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until Noon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Troutville.
A funeral service will be held at noon, officiated by Eloise Kosko.
Interment will follow at Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ.
Memorial donations may be made in Everett’s memory to Trinty United Church of Christ.
Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com
