Chad Brubaker, a resident of the DuBois area in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, has died, according to local news reports quoting investigators and the county coroner. This article explains what has been confirmed, what has not, and which Chad Brubaker readers may be looking for, because the name is shared by several unrelated people.
Not the same person: A former Spring-Ford High School football coach and a security engineer formerly at Google also share this name. No report reviewed links either of them to this news. Please do not assume any connection.
Background: Who Is Chad Brubaker and Why Are People Searching?
This Chad Brubaker is a private individual, not a public figure. He is named in local news coverage as the husband of Sarah Brubaker, a 36-year-old woman from the DuBois area. People are searching his name because a September 2026 report about criminal charges against his wife also stated that he had died.
Latest Update
Not yet verified: The date and place of Chad Brubaker’s death, his age, the manner of death, funeral arrangements and any family statement have not been published in the sources reviewed. Treat any social media post or website claiming these details as unconfirmed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec. 20, 2025 | The couple’s 4-year-old daughter is taken to the emergency room and pronounced dead, per the police affidavit |
| After Dec. 2025 (exact date not published) | Chad Brubaker dies; coroner attributes death to hypothermia |
| Sept. 23, 2026 | Sarah Brubaker arraigned; WJAC reports the death of her husband |
| Sept. 24, 2026 | WJAC updates its report with the coroner’s clarification (hypothermia, not dehydration) |
Full Profile
Because Chad Brubaker was a private person, most profile details have never been published. This section states only what sources support and marks the rest as not public.
Family and Early Life
Not publicly documented. Reports name his wife, Sarah Brubaker, and note the death of the couple’s 4-year-old daughter in December 2025. No siblings or extended family have been named.
Career Path
No reliable source has confirmed his employment history. Some low-quality websites have tied his name to a restaurant job using an unverified online profile; that link has not been confirmed by any news outlet or family member and is not repeated here as fact.
Age
His age has not been published.
Religion
Not publicly documented.
Spouse/Partner
Sarah Brubaker, 36, according to WJAC.
Net Worth
No verified figure exists, and none is estimated here.
Parents
Not publicly documented.
Height
Not publicly documented.
Education
Not publicly documented.
Hometown/State of Origin
DuBois area, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States, according to local reports.
Official Links
No verified official social media account exists for this Chad Brubaker, and personal profiles of a private individual are deliberately not linked. For the original reporting, see the WJAC-TV report.
Quick Facts Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Chad Brubaker |
| Location | DuBois area, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Status | Deceased (confirmed by investigators, per WJAC) |
| Cause of death | Hypothermia, per the county coroner |
| Date of death | Not published |
| Age | Not published |
| Spouse | Sarah Brubaker (facing charges; presumed innocent) |
| Formal obituary / funeral notice | None found as of September 24, 2026 |
| Net worth, height, religion, education | Not publicly verified |
Reader Questions (FAQ)
Did Chad Brubaker die?
Yes. WJAC-TV reports that investigators confirmed Chad Brubaker of the DuBois area has died. The Clearfield County coroner gave the cause as hypothermia.
How did Chad Brubaker die?
The coroner said he died of hypothermia. WJAC originally reported dehydration and corrected it after the coroner clarified.
When did Chad Brubaker die?
No date has been published. Reports only say he died after the December 2025 death of the couple’s daughter was first reported, and his death was made public on September 23, 2026.
Is there an official Chad Brubaker obituary or funeral notice?
No funeral-home or newspaper obituary was found as of September 24, 2026. If the family publishes one, it will be the most reliable source for age, date and service details.
Who is Sarah Brubaker?
Sarah Brubaker, 36, is Chad Brubaker’s wife. DuBois City Police say she was charged with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in her 4-year-old daughter’s death. She has not been convicted, and the charges are allegations.
Was Chad Brubaker also charged?
The reports reviewed describe charges against Sarah Brubaker only. They state that both parents attempted life-saving measures on their daughter before she was taken to the hospital.
Is this the Spring-Ford football coach Chad Brubaker?
No evidence links them. The former Spring-Ford coach announced his resignation in November 2024, and no report of his death was found. This article concerns a DuBois, Pennsylvania resident.
Wrap-Up
The confirmed facts about Chad Brubaker’s death are few: he has died, investigators and the county coroner have said so, and the coroner gave hypothermia as the cause. Everything else, from the date to the circumstances, is unpublished. Readers should be wary of sites that fill the gaps with guesses, and that includes claims about his job, his finances or his final days.
His death is being reported alongside a serious criminal case, which makes accuracy especially important. The charges against Sarah Brubaker are allegations, and the early dehydration report that was later corrected shows how quickly details can change in a developing story.
This article will be updated if the family, the coroner or the courts release more information. Until then, rely on WJAC and other established local outlets, and be considerate of the people affected.
