Bruce E. Weaver
Bruce E. Weaver, age 65, of Emlenton, Richland Township, died at Hamot Hospital in Erie early Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, from injuries he sustained in an accidental fall while working on his farm.
He was born in Franklin on August 12, 1961, to the late Earl Leroy and Hazel Ruth (Oglesby) Weaver.
He was a 1979 graduate of Keystone High School.
Bruce enjoyed farming, watching the news, attending auctions, and helping others.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Bruce was employed by RFI Energy for many years and recently retired from Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring. He also owned and operated dairy and beef farms in Tionesta and Emlenton. His farm in Emlenton is a fifth-generation family farm.
Bruce was married in the St. Petersburg United Methodist Church on September 26, 1981, to the former Nancy J. (Ketner), and she survives. They celebrated forty-five years of marriage together.
Also surviving are their son, Logan M. Weaver of Emlenton; his brother, Earl L. Weaver Jr. of Salem; two sisters, Ruth Weaver Aites of Oil City and Rebecca R. Ritchey of Salem; a brother-in-law, Robert D. Ketner Jr., and his wife, Molly of North Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hazel Weaver.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 - 11 a.m. at Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Rte. 257 in Seneca, where a funeral service will follow Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Cindy Oglesby Hill, officiating.
Private interment will be made in the Sligo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607; or online at www.samaritanspurse.org.
To express online condolences to Bruce's family, visit www.hilebest.com.
