Obituaries
September 2, 2020

Ernest Truffa Jr. – formerly of Monongahela

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Ernest Truffa Jr., formerly of Monongahela, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2020, in hospice care, comfortably in his home. He leaves behind his youngest son, Marc Truffa and his wife Amanda, who were also his caretakers for many years. Surviving as well were five other children; Colleen Spahr, Rosemary Kerlin, Barb Truffa, Lisa Truffa, Ernest Truffa III and their families, including several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his older sister, Joyce Delrosa, of Erie. Lastly, but not least, he leaves behind his best friend Louie, the family’s dog, whom he adored and was by his side as he passed. He now reunites with his late wife, Joyce Truffa, who passed July 2018.

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