Tonia Sue (Gibson) Carper

Tonia Sue Carper, 64 of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

She was born on September 3, 1960 in Auburn to Homer “Junior” and Wilda (Rowe) Gibson.  She was a 1978 graduate of DeKalb High School.

Tonia married Robert Carper on March 30, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Bob resides in Auburn.

She worked at both The Brown House in Auburn and the Auburn Bowl for over 30 years.  Tonia was a member of the American Legion Post 97 Women’s Auxiliary, the Garrett County Club and the Auburn Women’s Bowling Association.  She was an avid golfer and bowler.  In her 20 plus years of golfing, Tonia was the Garrett County Club Ladies Club Champion twice and had a hole-in-one.  Her happy place was spending time with Bob on the golf course any chance they could.  In over 50 years of bowling, Tonia won several league championships and tournaments and is a member of the Women’s Bowling Hall of Fame at the Auburn Bowl.

Family was very important to Tonia and she loved spending time with them, she especially loved spending time with her grandkids and attending their activities when she was able.  She will be greatly missed!

Survivors include: 

Her husband of 34 years, Bob Carper of Auburn. 

Daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Michael Wade of Richboro, Pennsylvania.

Son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Aimee Carper of New Baltimore, Michigan.

Daughter and son-in-law, Jenifer and Todd Sidel of Leo, Indiana.

Ten grandchildren, Michael Wade, Matthew Wade, Owen Carper, Knox Carper, Caiden Tellez, Emmerich Sidel, Weston Sidel, Thomas Sidel, Alaina Sidel and Ana Sidel.

Brother and sisters, Rodney Gibson, Sheila Woods and Tammy Grimm.

Mother-in-law, Beverly Carper.

Tonia was preceded in death by her parents and her father-in-law, Eugene Carper.

A celebration of life will be held on January 18, 2025 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the Auburn American Legion Post 97, 1729 Sprott Street in Auburn. 

Burial will take place at a later date at the Roselawn Cemetery in Auburn.

Memorial donations may be given in memory of Tonia to the Auburn American Legion Post 97 Women’s Auxiliary.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com and on our Facebook page at Feller and Clark Funeral Home. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Auburn. 

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