Posted: August 15, 2022

Chris Cox passed away on Friday, August 12th.

The College of Agricultural Sciences and the Penn State community mourns the loss of our Safety Specialist, Chris "Dauber" Cox, who passed away on Friday, August 12th after a courageous battle with cancer. Many in the college got to know Chris thru training opportunities and safety inspections but those who knew him personally share of his selfless nature, sense of humor and positive attitude. Chris's obituary can be found here.

The Cox family suggests donations in Chris's memory be made to the Gallitzin Fire Co., PO Box 41, Galltzin, PA 16641 or Cambria County Regional Firefighters Assoc., PO Box 244, St. Michael, PA 15951.

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