Daubenspeck

Beloved father and grandfather, brother and uncle, Darrell Eugene Daubenspeck, 93, of Boyers, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born on Aug. 10, 1929, in Fairview Township, and was the son of the late Paul T. and the late Florence McGarvey Daubenspeck.

Darrell was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Ferrere Daubenspeck, and his second wife, Lois Gorencic Daubenspeck.

He was a graduate of Fairview Township-Karns City High School, and worked and retired from Witco/Sonneborn in Petrolia.

Darrell was a member of St. Faustina Parish, previously serving as Eucharistic minister, lector and parish council member at the Epiphany Church. He was also chairman of the parish festival and served as sexton of the Epiphany Cemetery for many years.

He was very active in the community and in the past, had been an officer of the Marion Township Fire Department and a driver for Moniteau Meals on Wheels. He was a lifetime member of the Boyers Sportsmen’s Association, had been active in the Northern Butler County Hunting and Fishing Club, and was a member of the Slippery Rock Knights of Columbus. He was the Butler County coordinator for the Pennsylvania Bluebird Society, and took great pride in being a member of the Pennsylvania Voters Hall of Fame.

He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and loved Steeler Sundays in particular.

Darrell is survived by his children, Renee (Jay) Hewitt of Boyers, Susan Grossman of Boyers, Stacey (Bob) Wolinski of Butler, Scott (Jeanne) Daubenspeck of Kittanning and Mark (April) Daubenspeck of Hooker; his grandchildren, Caitlyn (Matt) Zaksheske, Cody (Hannah) Wolinski, Chase and Calley Wolinski, Brandon (Katelyn) Petras, Christine (Tyler) Toy, and Cory and Rachel Petras; and seven great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are his brother, Carl (Jeannie) Daubenspeck; his sisters, Wilma (Ralph) Schnell and Sandy (Bruce) Howells; two stepsons, Ralph and George Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by his son, David “Bill” Daubenspeck; a grandson, Nicholas Daubenspeck; his son-in-law, Mark Grossman; his brother, Paul Daubenspeck Jr.; his sisters, Margaret Schnell and Anita “Faye” Wulff; and his brothers-in-law, Dean Schnell and Fred Wulff.

DAUBENSPECK — Family and friends of Darrell Eugene Daubenspeck, who died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, will be received for visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Church of St. Faustina Parish in West Sunbury, with Father Sean Francis officiating. Everyone is asked to please meet at the church.

Burial will be at Epiphany Catholic Cemetery in Boyers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Moniteau Scholarship Foundation, c/o Box 226, West Sunbury, PA 16061; or the North Trails Public Library, c/o 1553 West Sunbury Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061.

If desired, online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

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