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LeRoy Dreibelbis Obituary
July 18, 1951 - August 5, 2025
Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania - LeRoy Edgar Dreibelbis, Jr., 74, of Pennsylvania Furnace, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born July 18, 1951, in State College, he was the son of the late LeRoy E. Dreibelbis, Sr. and Geraldine Vonada Dreibelbis. On June 18, 1976 he married Linda T. Dreibelbis, who preceded him in death on May 20, 2021.
He is survived by his son, Issac H.L. Dreibelbis of Pennsylvania Furnace; three siblings, Darlene Torsell, Joanne Cunningham, and Ray Dreibelbis, Sr., all of Pennsylvania Furnace; and one grandson, Parker Martain.
LeRoy served with the United States Air Force National Guard. He earned his PhD from Penn State, and worked as a teacher at Midd-West High School in Snyder County, PA. He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in State College.
There will be a joint celebration of life service in honor of both LeRoy and Linda on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1795 W College Ave, State College with Reverend Dr. Renee Ford officiating. Friends and family will be received from 10:00 am until the start of the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1795 W. College Ave, State College, PA 16801.
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Rachel
August 26, 2025
Mr. Dreibelbis was an excellent teacher and encouraged me to pursue a life working in an "ag" type of field. Glad to have known him and sad he is gone.
Ashley Halstead (Swineford)
August 25, 2025
I cannot begin to describe how much Mr. Dreibelbis impacted who I am as a person. I would not be where I am in life today without his encouragement and gentle but firm push to apply myself. He was truly a dedicated, knowledgeable educator who served as an irreplaceable role model for so many people. I hope that his family finds some sort of comfort in knowing that he was cared about and thought of for many years after we left his classroom. What an impact he managed to leave on this earth!
Dan Weber
August 24, 2025
Leroy was a terrific educator and friend. He shaped the lives of many of his students with his dedication to teaching and concern for his students. An educated man with several Masters degrees and several PhDs. He was a good friend who would help anyone who needed him. We will miss our conversations at the faculty breakfasts. Rest in Peace Leroy.
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Philip Smith
August 24, 2025
Mr. Dreibelbis, was an amazing teacher and mentor. He always pushed/guided you to better yourself. He is the reason I exceeded in school and also joined the Air Force. He was alway willing to go out of his way to help you out. He always wanted to see every student strive to be the best they could be. He will always be in my memories. My thoughts and prayer to his family.
Dianna J.
August 23, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with LeRoy's family. As an Ag Ed colleague, I always enjoyed the time at our annual PAAE Conference to chat with LeRoy. He exuded professionalism and always had the students best interest at the forefront of any decision. He was a leader, a friend and a great mentor. He is missed!
Debby Dionisio Bellody
August 22, 2025
I remember LeRoy fondly from our Ferguson Twp School days and his kindness throughout our school years.
My deepest and most sincere condolences.
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