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Christopher D. Downer

1966 - 2019

Christopher D. Downer obituary, 1966-2019, DuBois, PA

BORN

1966

DIED

2019

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Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium

211 S Main St

Du Bois, Pennsylvania

Christopher Downer Obituary

Christopher D. Downer, age 53, of DuBois, Pa., died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on January 8, 1966, in DuBois, he was the son of George and Carol (Dunlap) Downer. They survive and live in DuBois.
On September 20, 1997, he married Anastasia M. (Suplizio) Downer. She survives.
Chris was a veteran of the United States Army.
He was a Quality Control Engineer at Gasbarre Products.
He was a member of the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department Friendship Hose Company #2 and was an avid Washington Redskins fan. He loved riding his Harley Davidson and playing the drums. Above all, he loved his grandchildren.
Chris is survived by his children, Blake Downer & his wife Sarah of Ashburn, Va., Antonia Downer and Peter Downer both of DuBois, Pa.; brothers, Bryan Downer & his wife Zaida of Ashburn, Va., and Jesse Downer & his wife Bridgette of Gaithersburg, Md.; grandchildren, Kade and Knox Downer; grandmother, Judy Gray of DuBois, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 10 a.m.from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.
Memorial donations may be made to DuBois Central Catholic Athletic Department PO Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801 and / or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Courier Express on Nov. 3, 2019.

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David Slattery

October 26, 2022

Chris was a great neighbor, as well as a great guy. He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. The Slattery's, Julie, Liberty, and Dave

Gwen Sheldon

November 5, 2019

So Sorry off the loss of Chris!!! He will be surely be missed! Prayers to you and your family!!! Love Gwen Sheldon

Linda Lutz

November 3, 2019

Sending my condolences to the family of Chris Downer. What a great guy to have known. Gone too soon. RIP Chris. Linda Lines Bochert Lutz

KAREN and FRANK ANDERSON

November 3, 2019

Dear Stacy and Family,
We are so sorry that Chris has passed. He was cut short way too soon. Sorry we cannot be there in person but we are with you in spirit and keep you in our prayers.

David Slattery

November 3, 2019

To Stacy and family,
We are so sad on the loss of Chris. We will keep your family in our prayers.
The Slattery's

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3

Visitation

Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium

211 S Main St, Du Bois, PA 15801

Nov

4

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church

PA

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Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium

211 S Main St, Du Bois, PA 15801

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