Jennie N. (Newcomer) Aunkst

Jennie Aunkst, 95, formerly of Montgomery, PA died peacefully on April 8, 2025 at Oak Glen nursing center with family at her side.

Born February 20, 1930 Jennie was the daughter of Franklin C. and Martha V. (Oberlin) Newcomer.  She graduated from Milton schools.  On January 9, 1949 she married Leon E. Aunkst and they shared 64 years of marriage prior to his death in 2013.

Jennie spent the biggest part of her career in banking, starting way back when she compiled paper ledgers and advancing through various positions and computer programs until her retirement in 1995.

Jennie enjoyed reading, shopping, flower gardening, attending grandchildren’s sporting events and also traveling with Leon in their motorhome to participate in competitive archery shoots. Jennie was a longtime member if the Muncy Valley Hospital auxillary.

 But her greatest joy came from time spent with family and hosting family dinners and events.  She especially was fond of Easter egg hunts for the grandchildren where some of the eggs weren’t found until Leon hit them with the lawn mower later in the Spring.

Jennie is survived by a daughter Beverly (Hai) Tsao and a son Keith (Kathy) Aunkst,

5 grandchildren, Tami (Frank) Volpe, Logan Fisher, Brian (Kelly) Aunkst, Nicholas (Ashley) Aunkst and Clay Aunkst. In addition there are 10 great grandchildren, Kyle, Acacia and Kade Derrick, Curt (Jackie) Vermeulen, Nicholas, Morgan, Megan and Madeline Fisher, Jocelyn Aunkst , Charley Aunkst and sibling due June 2025, as well as 6 great great grandchildren Gavin, Lucy and Jackson Vermeulen, Aleigha and Octavia Garrison and Aurora Phillips.  All the “grands” had a special place in Grammy’s heart.

In addition to her parents and husband Jennie was preceded in death by a brother Elwood Newcomer, a great granddaughter Ella A. Aunkst and step grandson James Tsao.

A memorial service will be held on May 17, 2025 at 2pm at First Baptist Church of Elimsport, 16818 PA 44, Allenwood PA 17810.  In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the church.

The family would like to thank the staff of Evergreen wing at Oak Glen for the exceptional love and care shown to Jennie while she was a resident there.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 124 Main Street, Watsontown.  To share a memory or condolence for the family please visit, www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com

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