Obituaries
March 4, 2020

Eileen J. Boyd Bankston – Washington Township

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Eileen J. Boyd Bankston, 79, of Perryopolis, Washington Township, passed away Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. Born Dec. 13, 1940, in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Clemont and Sadie Rankin Boyd. A resident of Perryopolis for the past 30 years, Eileen was a homemaker, loved her dog Chloey, enjoyed bird watching, gardening and flowers. She is survived by her husband, Paul F. Bankston Sr.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul F. Bankston Jr. and wife Lisa of Perryopolis, John and Barb Bankston of Perryopolis, Daniel and Lori Bankston of Webster; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Priscilla Boyd of Pittsburgh; granddaughter, Nicole Moyer and husband Ben; and great-granddaughter, Olivia Moyer. Private family visitation and funeral services were held at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St., Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515, with the Rev. Melissa Snyder of Perryopolis First Christian Church officiating. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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