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Samuel M. "Rooster" Tiche
1944 - 2025
BORN
1944
DIED
2025
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Samuel Tiche Obituary
He was born Aug. 4, 1944, in Boyers and was the son of Samuel and Sophia Lydia (Szali) Tiche. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as a Boilermaker from Local 154. He loved casino trips and playing cards, and enjoyed his chickens and rabbits at home.
Sam is survived by his two sons, Sam (Toni) Tiche, of Boyers, and Brad (Lisa) Tiche, of West Sunbury; his six grandchildren, Olivia Tiche, of Portersville, Tarra Burk and Ryan Heller, of Boyers, and Bradley, Sammy and Ava Tiche, of West Sunbury; his two sisters, Bonnie (Ernest) Leonard, of California, and Lydia Tiche, of Grove City; his brother, Michael (Barb) Tiche, of Harrisville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Donna (Kurywchak) Tiche; his son, Louis H. Tiche; and two sisters, Sarah Cornelius and Linda Scheckler.
TICHE - Services were held privately for Samuel M. "Rooster" Tiche, who died Friday Sept. 26, 2025. The Young family of WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, West Sunbury has assisted the Tiche family with arrangements.
If desired, online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.
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Jennifer Crevar
Yesterday
My deepest sympathy to Sam, Big Man, family. He will be missed everyday. He always made me smile, especially when he would yell goodbye on the phone! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Jerald Howard
Yesterday
My deepest condolences for the entire family. He was a great man. RIP Mr. Aces
David Ferringer
Yesterday
A friend to many, Will be greatly missed.
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