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- [S927] Obituary.
DEFFENBAUGH – Gerald W., 63, Conemaugh, passed away March 21, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 23, 1950, in Johnstown, son of Gerald E. and Patricia Ruth (Fyock) Deffenbaugh. Preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; and brother, David. Survived by father, Gerald E., and his wife, Dorothy; and wife, Nancy Mae (Marks) Deffenbaugh. Also survived by his children, daughters, Rebecca Ockert, Greenville, S.C.; Ruth Vaughn, Lothian, Md.; Lois Gongloff, Ebensburg; Regina Smith, Johnstown; and Kathryn Werner, Johnstown; stepchildren, Angela Wright, Maryland; Donald Wright Jr., Maryland; John E. Wright, Lancaster, Pa.; and Carla Ann, Maryland; sisters, Marie Erbe, Somerset; and Shelby McCoy, Somerset; and brother, Larry Deffenbaugh, Virginia. Gerald also is survived by his puppy, Lucy. He was loved by many and will be terribly missed. He was a man who loved the Lord, whose knowledge of the Bible surpassed most. He was a master tradesman, including masonry and carpentry. He also was a master of Billiards and whatever else he touched. He also loved to sing hymns at the top of his lungs. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, March 28, at Conemaugh Grace Brethren Church, Pastor Rick Horner, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gerald & Dorothy Deffenbaugh, 1242 Stoystown Road, Friedens, Pa. 15541. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., exclusive provider of “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be sent to http://HindmanFuneralHomes.com.
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