Obituaries
December 8, 2020

James D. ‘Denny’ Lunt – Charleroi

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James D. “Denny” Lunt, 75, of Charleroi passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. A son of the late Rhuel and Gertude Smith Lunt, he was born in Pricedale on June 4, 1945. Formerly of Las Vegas, Denny has resided in Charleroi for the last 15 years. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Theresa Janisky Lunt; two daughters, Velma Logan of Charleroi and Kathy Boring of Ohio; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Denny was the last of 12 children surviving in his family. There will be no public visitation or funeral services. The FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, is handling arrangements. 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com.

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