Photo courtesy of Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney
Jun 21, 1934 - Jan 16, 2024 (Age 89)
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RICHARD MCDIVITT
January 20, 2024 | MAHAFFEY, PA | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Catherine Purdue
January 19, 2024 | Moncks Corner, SC | Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to all family members.
Barbara & Homer Cogley
January 18, 2024 | Bonneau, SC | Family
Jay W. Elbel, 89
Jay W. Elbel, 89, of Rossiter, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Beacon Ridge in Indiana.
He was born June 21, 1934, in Banks Township, Indiana County, a son of the late Alice M. (McFarland) and Edward C. Elbel.
On September 25, 1954, he married Nancy J. (Mallory) Elbel, who preceded him in death on April 16, 2020.
Jay was a graduate of the Punxsutawney High School Class of 1951. He worked for the B&O Railroad for twenty years as a clerk and then retired from the United States Postal Service as a mailman on the Rossiter route after thirty-nine years, including his years as a substitute.
He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pirates. He enjoyed working on his father’s farm, watching game shows, especially Wheel of Fortune, mowing grass, working, and growing strawberries, which he did for many years.
Jay was an avid blood donor and was proud for having donated many gallons of blood throughout his lifetime.
He is survived by four children, daughter Paula Elbel of Indiana, son Donald J. Elbel of Punxsutawney, daughter Beth Giroskey and husband David of Punxsutawney, and daughter Joy Elbel of DuBois; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hill and husband Jack, Donald E. Elbel, Sr. and wife Heather, and Tyler and Evan Giroskey; two great-grandchildren, Donald E. Elbel, Jr. and Tavia Henry; and two brothers, George Elbel and wife Norma of Elba, NY, and Bill Elbel and wife Jo of Houston, TX.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter Melinda Elbel, an infant granddaughter Brianna Galentine, daughter-in-law Jennifer S. Elbel, sister Mary E. Justice, and three brothers, Glenn, Emery, and Eugene Elbel.
A private funeral service will be held for the family.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Rossiter.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Elbel, to the American Red Cross, 2801 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or donate blood in Jay’s memory.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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