Chad Brubaker Obituary, Cause of Death – DuBois Man’s Death Confirmed as Investigation Continues
DUBOIS, Pennsylvania — September 24, 2026 — Chad Brubaker has died following the December 2025 death of his 4-year-old daughter, according to authorities and local reporting. The Clearfield County coroner confirmed that Brubaker’s cause of death was dehydration.
His death has drawn renewed attention because it occurred in the aftermath of the investigation into his daughter’s death. His wife, Sarah Brubaker, 36, has since been charged with third-degree murder and other offenses in connection with the child’s death.
The circumstances surrounding Chad Brubaker’s own death remain limited in the available reporting. No additional contributing factors or circumstances should be presented as established without authoritative confirmation.
Chad Brubaker Death and Cause
Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder told WJAC that Chad Brubaker died after the death of his daughter and that dehydration was determined to be his cause of death.
Beyond that determination, publicly available reporting does not provide substantial additional information about the circumstances of his death.
There is also no indication in the information reviewed that Chad Brubaker was charged in connection with his daughter’s death. The criminal charges announced September 23 concern Sarah Brubaker, whom authorities identify as the child’s mother.
Death of the 4-Year-Old Child
The separate investigation began following the death of the Brubakers’ 4-year-old daughter on December 20, 2025.
According to police and court documents cited by local news organizations, the child was taken to Penn Highlands DuBois, where emergency personnel attempted lifesaving treatment. She could not be revived.
An autopsy determined that the child died from pseudomembranous colitis, described by authorities as a severe bacterial infection of the colon. Investigators said the medical examiner classified the death as a homicide caused by neglect.
Sarah Brubaker Faces Criminal Charges
Sarah Brubaker, 36, was arraigned on September 23, 2026, according to local reporting and court information.
She faces charges including third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and child endangerment in connection with her daughter’s death. She was being held at the Clearfield County Jail on $1 million bail, according to the reporting available at the time.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for September 30, 2026.
The charges are allegations, and Sarah Brubaker is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in court.
Investigation Into the Family Home
Investigators examined the family’s residence in Sandy Township as part of the investigation into the child’s death.
According to the criminal complaint described by local news outlets, police reported finding very little food inside the home. Investigators also reported that the heating system was turned off despite reportedly being functional and described extremely cold conditions inside the residence.
Police further alleged that Sarah Brubaker told investigators the family had experienced financial difficulties and that she knew assistance was available but did not seek it. Those statements are allegations contained in investigative and court documents and have not been presented here as established findings of guilt.
Chad Brubaker Obituary Information
A formal Chad Brubaker obituary or funeral-home death notice has not been identified in the sources reviewed.
Consequently, additional personal information—including his age, occupation, surviving relatives, funeral arrangements, and memorial-service details—should not be added without confirmation from his family, a funeral home, or another authoritative source.
The available official information currently establishes his death and the Clearfield County coroner’s determination that dehydration was his cause of death.
Latest Update
As of September 24, 2026, Chad Brubaker’s death has been confirmed, with the Clearfield County coroner identifying dehydration as the cause.
Separately, his wife, Sarah Brubaker, faces criminal charges related to the December 2025 death of their 4-year-old daughter. Those allegations remain part of an ongoing legal process and should not be conflated with the circumstances of Chad Brubaker’s own death.
Further court proceedings and official records may provide additional information about the case. For now, details about Chad Brubaker’s personal life, funeral arrangements, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain limited in publicly available sources.