September 9, 1992 — January 12, 2026

Kyle T. Schwabenbauer, 33, of St. Marys, passed away following complications of a lifelong heart defect on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on September 9, 1992, in Pittsburgh, a son of Thomas Schwabenbauer and Shirley Schlimm Schwabenbauer, who both survive of St. Marys.

Kyle was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, class of 2011. He then attended Penn State DuBois, where he earned a degree in Wildlife Technology. He was employed by DCNR as an equipment operator, a job that allowed him to spend his days outdoors, where he always loved to be. An avid trapper, there wasn’t much that Kyle didn’t know about the sport. He greatly enjoyed showing the ropes of trapping to his nieces and nephew, including trips to Mississippi. He was a proud lifetime member of the PA Trapper’s Association, where he frequently volunteered for banquets, conventions, and the Youth Field Days. He was also big into rattlesnake hunting and took pride in showcasing his finds at the Sinnemahoning Sportmen’s Club. An avid hunter, Kyle loved nothing more than going out for a day in the woods with his friends, the “Trigger Happy Gang”. Kyle will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, where he found deep peace and purpose. The outdoors was not just a hobby for Kyle, it was a way of life. He was happiest beneath the open skies, leaving behind many memories rooted in the places he loved so dearly.

In addition to his parents, Kyle is survived by his twin brother; Adam Schwabenbauer of St. Marys and by one sister; Stephanie (James) Siford of North East, by two nieces and one nephew; Sophie, Bridger, and Elsie Mae, and by his girlfriend; Alicia McCloskey of Clearfield, as well as by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Kyle was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Paul and Mary Ann Hupfer Schlimm, and by his paternal grandparents; Thomas and Theresa Lechner Schwabenbauer.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Kyle T. Schwabenbauer will be celebrated on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Marys Church, 315 Church street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Luke Daghir as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Elk County Youth Field Day or the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com

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