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John C. "Giff" Giffen, 88, of Latrobe, formerly of Torrance, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 1, 1931, in Derry Township and was the son of the late William and Hazel (Nicol) Giffen. He had retired from Blairsville Westinghouse. Giff served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Torrance United Methodist Church, Torrance. He is survived by his daughter, Joanie Knobloch and husband John, of Greensburg; son, Jay Giffen and wife Justine, of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Meghan, Donnie, Leah, Zane, Tayler, Alex, Jake, Maxwell and Maya; and great-grandchildren, Gianna, Ellie, Francis and Holden. John was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie J. (Thomas) Giffen, in 2013; and his sisters, Susan Stitt, Margaret Peggy Giffen and Mary Showalter.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at JAMES F. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 25 W. Market St., Blairsville, PA 15717, where a memorial service will be held at noon with the Rev. Arlene Jones officiating. Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery.
www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com.
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Thoughts and prayers to the Giffen family. RIP Giff !
John Prucnal, Jack Kollar, and Buddy McCurdy
January 17, 2020
My Deepest Sympathy To Family Worked at Westinghouse with John
Marcia McCoy
January 15, 2020
Extending condolences from the members of the Westinghouse Blairsville Veterans Association. Giffy is a longtime friend of many.
Personally for me, Giffy was one of my first mentors in my apprenticeship at SMP. He shared many insights for his craft as a Dieman/Machinist. I keep his memory as one of the best I have from my years in the machine shop.
Prayers for comfort to his family and friends.
R I P Giff
Linda Shirley, Machinist and Veterans Assoc. President
January 14, 2020
Jay and family, Thoughts and prayers sent your way. Kim(Beck)Cecchini
January 13, 2020
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