June "Junebug" (Thomas) Hess

June “Junebug” Hess, age 98, of New Salem, PA passed away on Friday evening, October 17th, 2025.

She was born on January 4th, 1927 in Adah, PA

Daughter of the late William and Mabel (Smith) Thomas

June was a former member of The New Salem First Christian Church.

As a young woman, she worked in a factory, but most of her life, she was a caregiver and housekeeper. June was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and aunt to many. She remained close to her family all of her life.

June loved gardening and cooking and often spent time making flower crafts or delicious food for her family and friends that would stop by to visit her and her partner of over 20 years, Harry Steiner, where they shared a home in New Salem.

She was creative and prided herself on cleanliness and was an extraordinary hard worker both inside and outside of her home. She was a kind and generous person who put a smile on the face of strangers and made her family always feel loved. June was soft and feminine, but tough and determined all at the same time. She was a woman of faith and loved humming hymns and talking about God and how blessed she was to always have another day of life. June was surrounded by her family during her last days and was certain to tell everyone how much she loved them.

Besides her parents, June was preceded in death by two sons:

William Leslie Brummett and Darrell Lynn Brummett

Seven brothers: Adam, Ray, Jack, Herbie, Lee, Roy, and Donnie

Six sisters: Ruth, Dolores “Tootsie”, Audrey, Ellen, Pearl, and Evelyn

June is survived by her daughter: Bonnie Bakos

her sister: Nancy Shazer

six grandchildren: Billy Bakos and wife Sherri, Karen Daley, Michelle Bakos, Sean Bakos, William Brummett, and Charlie Brummett

Also survived by eleven great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Special friend and companion: Harry Steiner

Her cat: Angel

Friends will be received in The Skirpan Funeral Home 135 Park Street Brownsville, PA on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8PM, and on Thursday from 10:00AM until 11:00AM.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM at the funeral home with Rev. Andy Miles officiating. Interment will follow in Redstone Cemetery.

www.skirpanfuneralhome.com