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GARY EUGENE BLOUGH
1936 - 2019
GARY EUGENE BLOUGH
1936 - 2019
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BORN
1936
DIED
2019
GARY BLOUGH Obituary
Age 83, of Penn Hills, died peacefully at home, Friday evening, July 12, 2019, after an extended battle with cancer. Born May 18, 1936 in Johnstown, PA, the son of Millard and Elaine. Mr. Blough served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962 and spent much of his professional life working for Westinghouse. He was an avid fisherman, sports enthusiast and collector. Gary Blough and Frances Younkin were married December 27, 1959 in Somerset County. After serving three years in the military, they moved to Penn Hills, PA to raise and grow their family. Gary is survived by his wife, Frances; and sons, Jeff (Debbie), Matthew, and Steven (Rebecca). He will forever be "Poppy" to four granddaughters, Kristin, Kathleen, Emma and Anna and three grandsons, Kevin, Gary and John. He is also survived by his siblings, Melvin (Billie), Sharon and Danny (Linda) as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends and loved ones will be received Tuesday, 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills, where a Service will be held, Wednesday, 11 a.m. Entombment in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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Catherine Marchetti
July 21, 2019
Gary was my wonderful father-in-law for 13 years. Although my marriage to one of his sons ended, I will always remember and be grateful for the wonderful family I married into.
Gary was an intelligent man with a good sense of humor.
He had a tough exterior at times, but easily softened to expose a loving and giving heart.
I am filled with great sadness in learning of his death. My prayers go out to Fran, Matt, Steve, Jeff, Rebecca, Debbie and all of their beautiful children who I know will miss him greatly.
Beth (Scialabba) Damp
July 16, 2019
My condolences to the Blough family.
Beth (Scialabba) Damp
Scott Stolar
July 16, 2019
My condolences to Fran and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott A Shaw
July 14, 2019
To the Blough Family,
I well remember Mr. Blough as a neighbor on Greenway in Penn Hills. He was always so nice to the kids of the neighborhood and seemed like a genuinely good, quiet, respectful man. My sympathies to Mrs. Blough and the three boys.
Rest peacefully, Mr. Blough.
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Judy Arthurs
July 14, 2019
Jeff & Deb our sincere sympathy to you & your family!
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