Samuel “Sam” Edward Neiswonger, 45, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, while a patient at Penn Highlands DuBois in DuBois, PA. Sam was born on December 7, 1977, to Eugene Russell Neiswonger II and Martha Jane (Wells) Frantz. He attended the DuBois Area High School and Brockway Area High School. Sam married the love of his life, Kelly Lynn Huey on November 26, 1999, in Luthersburg, PA; Kelly survives him. He was a very simple man who loved to be outdoors where you could find him hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers. Above all else, he loved to spend time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. In addition to his mother and wife, Sam is survived by five children: Gerome E. (Brittney) Neiswonger, Kameo T. Neiswonger, Shantell Neiswonger, Carolynn D. Neiswonger, and Blaze A. Neiswonger; two brothers: Richard A. (Carrie) Neiswonger and Eugene “Buddy” R. Neiswonger III. Sam is also survived by two grandchildren: Mya M. Bishop and Haven L. Neiswonger; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sam is preceded in passing by his father; Eugene Russell Neiswonger; one sister; Christina Marie Elizabeth Neiswonger; step-father; Yogi Frantz; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Family and friends will be received on Monday, January 16, 2023, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at the Fait – d’Argy Funeral Home, 117 N. Jefferson St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. A second viewing will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 10am to 11am. A funeral service will take place immediately following the second viewing beginning at 11am and officiated by Pastor Harold Hills. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Heart Association, heart.org/donate, to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4404 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, or to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840. Final interment will take place at Wishaw Cemetery, Wishaw Twp., Jefferson Co., PA Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com
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