Gene Alden Auman

Gene Alden Auman

Surrounded by his loved ones, Gene Alden Auman, 75, of Mill Hall, formerly of Aaronsburg, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born April 15, 1951, in Coburn, Gene was a son of the late Albert R. and Freda L. (Confer) Auman.

He was a 1971 graduate of Penns Valley High School.

On Aug. 3, 1993, he married the love of his life, Bonnie J. Askey, who survives at their home.

In addition to his wife, Gene is survived by a son, Shane Irvin, and seven siblings, Leona M. Spangler, Alma D. Confer, Alberta A. Miller, Darla K. Miller, Joyce M. Auman, Alda A. Auman and Gerald A. Auman.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by siblings, Frances A. Confer, Ellis Auman, Larue Auman and an infant sister, Laura Auman.

Gene began his employment at the former Vonada’s Store in Aaronsburg. He worked at Corning Asahi for 25 years until they closed and then was employed at Bellefonte Area School District from where he retired.

Gene enjoyed cutting wood, gardening and tinkering around in his shop. His most favorite things to do were spending time with family and friends and hunting at his camp, “Auman Acres.”

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. until noon.

In accordance with Gene’s wishes, there will be no funeral service and burial will be private. Gene will be laid to rest in Jacksonville Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory may be given www.pancan.org.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stevenrnefffuneralhome.com.