David Rudy Thiele, 67, of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Lewis Run, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, after a lengthy illness surrounded by family.

Born November 6, 1957, in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Betty (Sankner) Thiele. Dave was a 1975 graduate of Bradford Area High School and was an accomplished football player.  He was chosen to participate in the Big 30 game in 1975.

On February 12, 1980, in Olean, NY, he married his loving wife Mary Ann (Pavlovich) Thiele, who survives. 

Dave worked as a Retail Manager at the Bradford Tops and later at Home Depot in Painted Post, NY. He enjoyed trap shooting, fishing, hunting, trips to the casino, wearing Hawaiian shirts, drinking chocolate milkshakes and walking his dogs (Mitsy, Knuckles, Patches, and Pookie) over the years.  Spending time with his family was his greatest joy, especially his beloved grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Ann; his daughter, Beth (Steve) Eckert; his son-in-law Eric Brandl and grandchildren Dr. Collin Brandl and Emilie Brandl, all of Rio Rancho, NM; his sister, Celia (Bob) Boyle, of Ashville, NC; his brother, Stephen (Beth) Thiele, of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty (Sankner) Thiele and daughter, Pamela (Petillon) Brandl.

A Celebration of Gramps's Life will be held at a later date to be announced.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com