Gary Walter Diefenbach's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania

Gary Walter Diefenbach

September 23, 1943 - September 4, 2025 (81 years old)

State College, Pennsylvania

Gary Walter Diefenbach's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania

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Gary Walter Diefenbach

September 23, 1943 - September 4, 2025 (81 years old)

State College, Pennsylvania

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Gary Walter Diefenbach Obituary

We bid farewell to Gary Walter Diefenbach (State College, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 4, 2025 at the age of 81. Gary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur T. Diefenbach and Kathryn M. Diefenbach; his siblings, Thomas A. Diefenbach and Nancy Ehrman; and his brothers-in-law, Gerald Ehrman and Gervase M. Rigard.

He is survived by: his wife Joanne Gerber Diefenbach; his daughters, Charity Diefenbach Holland (Mitchell), Shelley Diefenbach Watson (Russell) and Colleen Diefenbach Buseck (Charles); his grandchildren, Alayne, Harrison, Gabriel Holland, Reed, Josefine Watson, Andrew and Olivia Buseck; his sister Susan Kathryn Peters (Mike); and his sister-in-law Jane M. Rigard. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through alivingtribute.org, specifically to the Mendocino or Plumas National Forests in California.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Koch Funeral Home



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Sep 27

Visitation

Saint Patrick Church
130 E 4th St, Erie, PA 16507

Sat

Sep 27

Funeral Mass

St. Patrick Church
130 E 4th St, Erie, PA 16507

Sat

Sep 27

Reception

130 E Front St, Erie, PA 16507

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