Robert E Duff, Sr.

Robert E. Duff, Sr., 94, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at home.

The son of Russell and Florence (Leonard) Duff, he was born May 26, 1928 in Export, PA.

Mr. Duff graduated from Franklin Regional High School, Class of 1946 and served in the US Army.  He worked on the dairy farm for many years and also drove school bus for Smith Bus Company.

He loved working on the farm and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving are three children, Robert E. Duff, Jr. of Blairsville, Elizabeth A. Duff of Blairsville, and Janet Wenhold (Kenneth) of Bonners Ferry, ID; five grandchildren, Carl Wenhold (Ranada), Jennifer Jones, Melissa Monticue (Jason), Jaime Reid (Joshua) and Rachel Duff; 15 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Josephine (Schafer) Duff, second wife, Joan (Weidl) Duff, son John Duff, Sr., daughter-in-law, Charlene (Lloyd) Duff, sister, Elizabeth Bollinger, brother-in-law, James Bollinger and a grandson, John M. Duff, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 1, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 11 AM with Pastor Joshua Reid officiating.

Interment will be in the Coles Cemetery, Derry, PA.