PORT ALLEGANY — Christopher A. Safford, 49, of Port Allegany passed away Thursday (May 15, 2025) at his home.

He was born Oct. 18, 1975, in Port Allegany, the son of Bernard “Spot” and Virginia “Ginny” Kaziska Safford.

Chris was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1993. He was employed at the Daily Bread Café in Port Allegany for several years.

In addition to his father, Bernard, and mother, Virginia Safford, both of Port Allegany, he is survived by one son, Vai Wimpelberg of Hazel Hurst; one daughter, Kara Safford of Port Allegany; one sister, Angela Green of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Break the Chains Coalition, breakthechainscoalition.com.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc.. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.