Caliban “Cal” Eren Geitner, born and entered into God’s loving care on December 20, 2024, a son of Samantha R. Knopsnyder and Vincent J. Geitner of Reynoldsville.

Caliban was welcomed into the world at 6:50 AM on December 20, 2024, weighing 1 pound, 9 ounces and was 12.25 inches long. Born at Magee Women’s hospital in Pittsburgh at 24 weeks gestational age, he was born early due to pregnancy complications after his mother was involved in a serious car accident which caused her water to break and go into hospital for a month. Cal was a very wiggly and squirmy baby, often kicking the heart monitors off Sam’s belly or squirming away from the doppler for ultrasounds. He loved any type of food, his favorite was when his dad, Vinnie, would make homemade meals for him and his mom to enjoy. He also loved when his mom would sing to him in her tummy. Both things made him kick harder than usual, showing his excitement.

After 14 hours in the NICU, Caliban gained his wings and passed in his mother’s arms with his dad by his side. As long as we live, we will never forget our time with you even though it was too short. Mommy and Daddy love you and will wish you were by our side every single day. Until we meet again, our beloved son, our angel, our sweet Cal.

In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents; Terry Knopsnyder and Marny O’Donnell, paternal grandparents; Debra Gatto, Michael Geitner and Hollie Geitner. He is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles, including Cheyenne Knopsnyder, Draven Knopsnyder, James Durso, Angelo Geitner, Sophia Geitner, Antonio Gatto, Preston Geitner, Peryn Geitner, Alexandra Fleming, and Carl Smith.

Funeral arrangements were handled by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home in St. Marys.