Duane Avery, 79 1/2 , of Warren, PA. died Thursday morning, February 23, 2012 at 3:50 A.M. at Warren General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born September 21, 1932 in Ridgway, PA. to the late Gerald and Ellen Nelson Avery. Duane has been a Warren area resident since 1957. He was a 1952 graduate of Ridgway High School and had served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Private First Class. He was employed with the former Lorangers for 10 years and with the former G.T.E. Sylvania as a Mold Maker for 27 1/2 years retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America, Kinzua Kar Club, he enjoyed and owned his 1929 Pontiac and a 1967 Pontiac GTO.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marlene E. Kemmer Avery whom he married September 9, 1961 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ridgway, PA., 2 Daughters – Lisa Mack of Panama City Beach, FL., Chris Morrison and husband, Bruce of Pittsfield, PA., 1 Brother – Max Avery and wife, Naomi Jean of Ridgway, PA., 4 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Brother – Roger Avery. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Saturday from Noon until 2:00 P.M. when a funeral and committal service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Kevin Haley, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Full military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by members of the Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. funeral detail and the U.S. Army personnel. Interment will be in Oakmont Cemetery, Ridgway, PA. Those wishing to submit e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Hi Marlene and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Larry & Judy
dear marlene and family im so sorry for your loss.
God never promised a life without pain,
Laughter without tears or sun without rain.
But He did promise strength for the day,
Comfort for the tears and the light for the way,
And for all who believe In His Heaven above
He rewards their faith In His everlasting love
We are sorry to hear of your loss and hope that you all find that peace many prayers
The Horace Fields Family Brockport
Dear Max and Naomi Jean, Just wanted to let you all know that we are thinking about you at this time of sadness. You have our deepest sympathy, We are sending much love your way,
Ann, Chuck, and family
Dear Chrissy, I am deeply saddened to hear of your father’s passing. I too have been going through overwhelming grief at the recent loss of my father, my hero. I loved Cousin Duane very much and often remember going to car shows in Hershey with him and you. I will never forget the time we stayed overnight at your Grandmothers house and the fun we had together. Please know that I am praying for your strength in these weeks ahead. And know, as I know, that there is a Light so bright that it can only be The Way. Love Sincerely, Peggy May