Obituaries
March 20, 2019

Thaddeus ‘Ted’ R. Duda Jr. – Donora

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Thaddeus “Ted” R. Duda Jr., age 63, of Donora, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at his home. He was born April 22, 1955, in New Eagle, son of the late Thaddeus R. and Lillian “Betty” Bisacky Duda. Ted was a retired mold shop operator for Corning Glass. He loved playing the piano and accordion, along with his other hobbies of hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Hayden Duda, on Aug. 5, 2016. Survivors include his children, Patrick Duda of Monessen, Corey (Amanda) Kalbaugh of Monessen and Rachel (Brian) Dunseath of Dunlevy; grandchildren, Bryan and Caleb; great-granddaughter, Aliyanna; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann (William) Tis of Verona and Maureen (Leighton II) Smith of North Strabane; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900. Memorial services will be held at a future date at the convenience of the family. To share a condolence please visit our website at www.massafrafuneralhome.

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