Jerry Lee McAdoo, 80, of Punxsutawney, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born February 16, 1945 to James LeRoy Riddle and Dorothy McAdoo in Homer City.
Jerry was a member of the First Church of God, Punxsutawney. He was a 1964 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He married his high school sweetheart Judy Kay Shaffer on January 7, 1967. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage together.
Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Army from 1965-1967. He then worked for FEMCO Machine for 40 years. He loved his fellow co-workers and many became good friends. Jerry enjoyed reading, especially the Bible, and working in his yard. Over the years he helped numerous friends and family with many miscellaneous projects. Jerry was a man who was known to always stay busy.
He is survived by his wife Judy McAdoo, Punxsutawney, three children; Dr. James McAdoo and wife Amaryllis, Weston, FL, Jackie (McAdoo) Neufeld and husband Dr. Todd Neufeld, Punxsutawney, and Joey McAdoo and fiancé Darcy Wazelle, Punxsutawney, fourteen grandchildren; Christian McAdoo and wife Christina, TN, Eden McAdoo, Jordan McAdoo, Logan McAdoo, all of Oil City, Dawson and Keagan Neufeld of Punxsutawney, Julia and Abby McAdoo, of Punxsutawney, Jacqueline, Katherine, and Samantha Murray, all of Weston, FL, Jaden and Jalynn Waroquier, and Mason Wazelle, all of Punxsutawney, one great grandchild, Emilia Lucia McAdoo, a brother, Art McAdoo, of Hollidaysburg, and two sisters; Linda Meckley and husband Bob, Smithport and Connie Sunderland, Punxsutawney.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In accordance with Jerry’s wishes, funeral services will be private.
Interment will take place at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The McCabe Funeral Home, Inc., of Punxsutawney has been entrusted with the arrangements.
