Rupert C. Pistner, 79, of Morianna Avenue, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.  

Born June 5, 1945, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Bernard J. and Frances L. (Olewinski) Pistner Sr. He was a 1963 graduate from Bradford High School. 

After high school, Mr. Pistner was employed at Dresser Manufacturing, and General Electric in Erie.  Following graduation Rupert would enlist into the United States Air Force serving abroad.  He would then be honorably discharged around 1970.  

 After his service, he returned to Dresser Manufacturing as a Tool and Die maker, and he retired in 2003. He later worked as an independent contractor at Dresser Manufacturing. 

On February 14, 1973, he married Christena L. (Barber) Pistner, who preceded him in death on March 25, 2024. 

Rupert was a member of the Union at Dresser Manufacturing, a member of the National Rifle Association and the Stars Aviator Club. He previously drove stock cars at several local tracks including Bradford Speedway and McKean County Raceway.  

Surviving are two sons, Jay Pistner, of Bradford, and Gregory C. Pistner, of New Castle, sister, Patricia Tankersly, of Roulette, one brother, Thomas (Jenny) Pistner Sr., of Rixford, and several nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Christena, of 51 years, and two brothers, Donald R. Pistner, and Bernard J. Pistner Sr. 

Family will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, from 1pm to 2pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street, at 2pm, funeral services will be held with Rev. Rick Price, Pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating. Military Honors will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery in Rasselas with the United States Air Force. 

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Allegheny Highlands Council of the Boy Scouts of America, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com