Weibel

Jay Weibel, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jay was 70 years old.

Born to Charles (Dick) Weibel and Betty Jean (VanDyke) on May 19, 1953, Jay graduated from East Brady High School in June 1971, and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving for 8 years. He and his high school sweetheart, Diana (Kiser), were married on Oct. 13, 1972. They shared 50 years of marriage and shared their journey together through the Navy and beyond. Together, they traveled the world as a Navy family — along with their three wonderful sons — with Boston, Mass., Newport, R.I., and Puerto Rico being their favorite tours of duty.

Jay was employed at Daman Industrial Services as a machinist for 25 years following his honorable discharge from the Navy. He was then employed at the VA Hospital in Butler until he had to retire in 2012 due to esophageal cancer. From there, he led a good life. Jay was a simple, hardworking man who throughout his life enjoyed many hobbies. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and spent years in leagues. He was a hunter and fisherman, and he passed on his love of hunting and fishing to his sons, teaching each how to do both. Father and sons spent much time together enjoying these activities.

He loved to garden for many years, and his greatest gardening enjoyment was spending time growing giant pumpkins with his son, Cory. Together, they grew many award winners! He enjoyed a good game of horseshoes and taught all his boys how to play sports. For many years, he was the coach of several Little League teams, giving his time to mentor young boys and girls in the East Brady area. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family; he especially enjoyed a good game of poker and a cold beer. His greatest joy and pride was his family, and he always put them first.

Jay is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diana; and his sons, Jay Weibel Jr. and wife, Amber, of East Brady, Christopher and wife, Shintrika, of Clarion and Cory, of Parker.

He also is survived by six grandchildren, Malynn and Ethan, Koen and Krew, and Madison and Deegan. He is survived by one brother, Steve Weibel and his wife, Diane, of East Brady; one sister, Kim Bole and her husband, Mark, of Rimersburg; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

WEIBEL — Friends of Jay Weibel, who died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at BUECHELE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at the funeral home with the Rev. Pete Sapp officiating.

Military Honors and burial will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery.

The Weibel family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials be made in Jay’s name to the East Brady United Methodist Church, 416 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028.

To view or express condolences, visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.

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