A good buddy and frat brother at IUP with a wonderful sense of humor. My deepest sympathies .

Dear Bonnie, Judie and I are at a loss for words.  My heart is broken at the loss of Gary.  He was my best friend at IUP and through his friendship he helped me become the man I am today.  There are so many memories with you and "Max", I don't know where to begin.  He was truly my Best Man for our wedding 40 years ago.  He always had a smile and could make the day bright even through those long gloomy winters in Indiana.  He was always the life of the KDR parties and was never at a loss for a good story or quick come-back.  I loved him very dearly.  Jacob I am sure you are just as fine a man as your father.  You could have never had a finer man as a father.

Bonnie, Jacob & Jessica
I wish we could have been there for the services, but we were there in spirit and prayer.  I sure will miss him.  I guess I will not have to make any jelly anymore.  I will also miss his hugs when we were together.
I will keep you in my prayers.
            Aunt Marlene & Uncle Lamar

As a brother, I was blessed with the best. So thankful for all the good times we shared together growing up in Sunbury, Pa. He was always there to offer his support during the painful  moments we experienced as a family and when there was time to celebrate joyful family events he was there with his hugs and smile. He will surely be missed but never forgotten by his family, relatives, and the many friends he acquired throughout his life. May our faith be strenghened in times like this thru our Lord and Saviour.

Dear Bonnie and family,
We are very shocked and saddened by the loss of Gary.  You and your family have been, and will remain, in our thoughts and prayers.  Gary, his Mom and Dad, brother and sister became our next-door neighbors and friends when we moved into our house on Linden Street in 1950.  Gary grew up with my sisters and me, and we spent many fun times running around . . playing in the neighborhood.  As time goes by, I'm sure all the fond memories you have of the years you've spent with Gary as a husband and Father will comfort you more and more.  Gary will be missed by many.

Sincerely,
The Osmans 
(Becky, Bobbi, Rose and Snoot)

Dear Bonita and family:
     It was with great sadness that I recieved the news of Gary's passing. As young cousins we had some great adventures together. Our fathers were close and I clearly remember a trip to Niagra falls we took together with our parents. We will all miss his smile and warm personality.
  Cousin: Larry M. Maurer

Dear Bonnie, Jacob and Jessica,
No words can express the sorrow I feel at losing Gary.  He was the brother I never had.  We were friends since Jr. High.  After I married his brother, we became even closer.  I am going to miss him more then you can imagine.  You are so blessed to have had such a wonderful Husband and Father and I was so blessed to have such a wonderful Brother In Law.  I am so thankful to have had him as long as I did.  You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonita:
I was shocked to hear of this (on Wednesday,2/17/10)! I am so very sorry.
I know you, as well as I have lost a very good friend. I will miss him very much.
My Condolences to you and the family...
Sincerely,
Kip Loy

Dear Aunt Bonnie, Jacob and Jessica,
We were so sad to hear about Uncle Gary. You were blessed to have such a great Husband and Dad. We are praying for you as you go through this difficult time. We sure are going to miss Uncle Gary's bear hugs when we would get together.

We love you,
Denny and Becky Keen. Kirsten and Kelsey.

Bonita, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this period of sudden loss and grief. Take Care and God Bless.

I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I worked with Gary at JPS and first met him back in 2002 I never saw him unhappy or without a smile;even when he came to get on to us. But talking about his grandchildren lit his face up even more. He will be greatly missed.
JPS Lifespan Clinic

Hi Bonnie,
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing.  As believers, we have great hope though.  Know we're thinking of you and pray the Holy Spirit would bring great comfort where there is great pain.  We love you.

Hal and Katherine McCarty

Dear Bonnie, Jacob & Jessica,

We are very sorry for your great loss.  Gary was a kind and gracious man.  He always made us feel so welcome.  At his funeral today, I realize how many wonderful friends your family has and fortunate you all are to have these wonderful friends.  Our prayers will be with you.

Sincerely,

Charlie & Helen Machala

I was sorry to see Gary had passed away.  We went to school together from grade school thru graduation.  We both lived in the notorious 3rd ward.

Dear Bonita and Family,  

We are so sorry for your loss.  We remember Gary and his dedicated work at Advent Lutheran Church.  

May you and Jacob and family find comfort with many fond memories of Gary and your life together. God Bless You All ~ Steve and Kathy Schmitz ~

Uncle Gary was my great uncle. He was very nice and would go to all our family reunions and would bring lots of goodies. We all miss him very much we wish he was still here. Knoebles wont be the same without him:(

To Great Uncle Gary I will miss you. I will miss our boat rides on Great Uncle Dennys boat and the train rides at Knoebles.

Dear Bonnie and family,
We are sorry that we cannot come to Texas to be with you at this time but you know that our family is keeping you and your family in our prayers.   Gary was such a great person and he will be remembered. 
Cousin Shirley (Maurer) Zimmerman and family

The sunshine Gary brought to a room is something that will alway be remembered with piece in my heart.  His warm caring eyes, big smile and generous laugh touch myself and my family.  All our love and prayers to Bonita and the family.

I only knew Gary through his loving sister Dolores. My prayers are with the family during this very sad time.

Joe and I are both so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

It was my pleasure to work with Gary for two years at JPS from 95-97.  During that time. His personality and sense of humor were remarkable, but more than that his love for his family stood out. One particular memory I have of him comes from how proud he was of his son who was at that time playing football for Arlington Lamar. 

My thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family during what is certain to be a very difficult time.  May you find comfort in the good memories he has left behind.

OBITUARY

Gary Max Maurer

3 December, 1947 – 10 February, 2010

Moore Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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