Obituaries
November 24, 2023

Deborah Ann Griest – Allison #2, Pa.

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Deborah Ann Griest, age 73, of Allison #2, Pa., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1950, in Brownsville, Pa., to the late Edward and Margaret Young Bugai. Debbie was predeceased by her husband, Jack J. Griest; and grandson, Glenn Porter. She is survived by two daughters, Laurie and Eric Porter, and Stacey and Michael Lee; four grandchildren, Savannah, Tyler, Lilli and Mikey; two sisters, Frances and Patricia; and a brother, Edward. Friends will be received at SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, with 6 p.m. the hour of service with the Rev. Michael Peton officiating. Private interment will take place at Lafayette Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glenn E. Porter Memorial Scholarship Fund, 24 Esther St., Charleroi, PA 15022, www.skirpanfuneralhome.com.

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