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Michael R. Kilmer

1955 - 2025

BORN

1955

DIED

2025

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Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium

211 S Main St

Du Bois, Pennsylvania

Michael Kilmer Obituary

Michael R. Kilmer, 70, of DuBois passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 16, 2025 while a resident of Christ the King Manor.

Born in DuBois, PA on September 15, 1955, he was the son of the late James and Martha (Muth) Kilmer.

On August 24, 1991 he married Joan Okonski; she preceded him in death in 2016 after 25 years of marriage.

Mike leaves behind a sister, Phoebe Strobel (Jim) of Erie, two brothers, Galen (Laura) and Miles, both of DuBois, as well as 3 nephews, Jamie Kilmer, Todd Kilmer and John (Andy) Kilmer, 4 nieces, Bethany Vigorito, Jennifer Greene, Heather Kilmer and Rachael Haagen, and one great-niece, Sydney Greene.

Mike attended DuBois area schools, and then Penn State University. He was very proud to earn a Bachelor's degree in History, despite many setbacks and obstacles. He was an avid Penn State fan, and cheered them on at many football games with good friend Ralph Serafini. He was a loyal employee of the DuBois Courier Express, a past member of Hickory Grange #1285 and the DuBois Lions Club. He was also a Boy Scout and an Assistant Scout Leader.

Growing up, Mike was a member of Boone Mt. Emanuel United Church of Christ, and was a committed Christian his entire life. Besides Penn State football, he enjoyed visiting with friends and other residents, watching old TV shows and eating junk food of all kinds.

There will be no public visitation.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11a.m. from the Chapel at Christ the King Manor with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W Long Ave. DuBois, PA 15801.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gant Daily from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2025.

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