Craig J. Gahr

Craig J. Gahr, 76, of Kersey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born February 16, 1950, in St. Marys, son of the late Harold Paul and Isabelle Riss Gahr. Craig was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1968. Craig continued his education, earning his Bachelor of Science in Education from California University of Pennsylvania and his Master’s Degree in education from Clarion University.

He dedicated thirty-seven years to teaching metal shop and drafting before retiring in 2009 from St. Marys Area High School. Throughout his career, he made a lasting impact on generations of students, sharing not only his knowledge and skills but also the encouragement and confidence to pursue their dreams. Many of his former students went on to pursue careers in those fields and some established their own businesses, a testament to the influence he had on their lives.

On August 25, 1973, in St. Boniface Church, Craig married Joanne Fustine, who survives. They were blessed to share fifty-three years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Brant Gahr (Jamie) of Harrisburg, Hayden Gahr (Lindsay) of Kersey, and Kent Gahr of Kersey; and five grandchildren: Madeline, Nathan, Jillian, Jaxon, and Chase.

He was an avid outdoorsman, always enjoying his time in the woods hunting and fishing. Above all, he was a devoted family man who always put his family first and enjoyed being involved in his kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events. He was a loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather who took great pride in his family and cherished the time he spent with those he loved most.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00AM with Rev. Christopher Beran, Pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home, 371 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 9:30AM until 10:45AM.

Craig was instrumental and supportive of the St. Marys Area High School Trap Team, memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Fox Township Sportsmen’s Club High School Trap, 122 Kylers Corner Road, Kersey, PA 15846.