Tony "Pudd" Maras

Tony "Pudd" Maras obituary, Hopkinsville, KY

Tony "Pudd" Maras

Tony Maras Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dogwood Funerals & Cremations of Crofton on Dec. 31, 2025.
Tony "Pud" Maras, 66, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:52 a.m. at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dogwood Funerals & Cremations of Crofton is assisting with arrangements.

He was born to an American military family in Nuremberg, Germany on April 7, 1959, the son of the late Leo Thomas Maras and Ruby Jewell Frost Maras. Pud naturally decided to serve his country, as well, and enlisted into the United States Army. After his time in the military, he often worked as a carpenter throughout his life and highly enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Angel Maras.

He is survived by his children: Anthony Michael Maras, Ashley Maras, and Renee Maras; and his siblings: Leo Michael Maras, Bill Tidmore, Tommy Tidmore, Janet Harper, Patricia Adams, and Kathy Dunn.

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