Maximillian R. "Max" Bauer, 75, of 317 West Allegheny Ave., Emporium, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, May 21, 2022 at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born on January 26, 1947 in St. Marys, PA a son to the late Max S. and Bernice Ryan Bauer. Max had lived in Emporium for the past 30 years having moved from Southern California. He spent his early life in St. Marys and attended St. Marys Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Elk County Christian High School.

Max had been a member of Sacred Heart Church, was a Life Member of the NRA and loved to hunt. He was a collector and tinkerer and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers local 12 where he was employed a mechanic for many years.

He is survived by his daughter Audrey, Mrs. James Cherry of Wilcox, his grandchildren; Joshua Bizzak and his wife Darlene, James Cherry and companion Katy, Justin Cherry, Julianne Cherry, Jocelyn Cherry and Jacob Cherry and his great-grandchildren; Adalyn, Dane, Emma, Eva and Leo Cherry.

He is also survived brothers; Paul Bauer and his wife Marcia of Halifax, MA, Mark Bauer of St. Marys and Michael Bauer of Polk and sisters; Mary "Molly" Fernan of Ridgway and Julia "Julie", Mrs. Larry Lecker of St. Marys and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Max is predeceased by a sister Rachel Ann in infancy and a nephew Kirk Bauer.

Funeral services for Max R. Bauer will be held at the convenience of the family.
The 10 AM Sunday Mass Intention at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg on June 26, 2022 will be for Max, and family members are encouraged to attend.
There will be no visitation.
Interment will be private in Wilcox Cemetery.

Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, PAg