Deane Edwin Woy Jr. – Buena Vista, Pa.
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June 27, 2023

Deane Edwin Woy Jr. – Buena Vista, Pa.

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Deane Edwin Woy Jr., 68, of Buena Vista, Pa., died on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh, on Dec. 9, 1954, and is the son of the late Deane Edwin Sr. and Mary Ruth Stofko Woy. He was the former owner of Tube City Appliances in McKeesport. Deane is survived by his daughter, Delia Feight of Buena Vista, Pa.; son, Josh Woy of Verona, Pa.; sister, Denise Woy of Bedford, Pa.; grandchildren, Aaliyah Nganga, Elijaha Feight, Lincoln Woy, Geno Woy and Carter Woy; and companion, Janet Gerosky of Buena Vista, Pa. In addition to his parents, Deane was preceded in death by his sister, Debra (the late Bill) Ank. Arrangements were handled by STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

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