Authorities say the former CEO and administrator of a DuBois-based retirement community is facing dozens of charges, accused of stealing or misappropriating tens of thousands of dollars from the senior living home.

According to Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers, 64-year-old Samuel Zaffuto, of DuBois, faces multiple counts of corrupt organizations, theft by failing to make proper deposit of funds, theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and fraud.

Investigators say Zaffuto was employed by Christ the King Manor from May of 2004 to July of 2019, at which time he was fired from his position after the facility's board of directors discovered "numerous incidents of serious concern."

Upon further investigation, authorities say Zaffuto reportedly misappropriated nearly $170,000 in funds, from May of 2017 until the time of his termination, including diverting various donations into a "charity account" which he used for personal reasons.

Authorities say Zaffuto, who also served as a board member for the Sykesville AG & Youth Fair, was accused of paying employees of Christ the King Manor to work at the fair, using company funds.

According to the affidavit, he also allegedly purchased a pickup truck, with company funds, that he used to travel to various state fair conventions.

“Financial crimes such as these are sadly a reality that directly affect the lives of many seniors and many in our communities,” said District Attorney Sayers. “Thanks to the hard work of Trooper Katherine MacTavish and Corporal Matthew Steele, as well as, the cooperation of the Christ the King Manor Board of Directors, we were able to uncover these crimes and seek justice.”

Zaffuto has been released on unsecured $100,000 bail and is awaiting a preliminary hearing, court dockets show.