Eugene “Gene” R. Staiger Jr., 77, of, Linda Lane in Warren and previously of Mt. Jewett, passed away Sunday (Dec. 8) at his residence.  Born July 31, 1947 in Coudersport, he is the son of the late Eugene “Babe” and Dorothy Staiger.  He married Nadine Holmberg, who also preceded him in death.

Gene served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He then worked for the McKean County Department of Public Welfare, where he retired as the Executive Director. Gene was a kind and loving man and he was very active.  He was a former member of all the following; the Kane Country Club, the McKean County Shrine Club/Roadrunners. president of the Coudersport Borough Council,  secretary of the Coudersport Area Recreation Board,  president of the Coudersport Men’s Softball Association, member and driver of the Coudersport Ambulance, the VFD of Coudersport, the Mt. Jewett Sportsman Club, the Mt. Jewett American Legion Post #574 and VFW Post #1132, the F&AM Lodge #566,  and the Zem Zem Shriners.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Ian McCloskey.

Friends are invited to attend a viewing, which will take place at the Cummings Funeral Home on Friday (Dec. 20) from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  A funeral service will follow at 11:00 with Pastor Cam Mealy officiating.  Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ian McCloskey Scholarship Fund at any Hamlin Bank.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.