Ludwig Charles Krizay

Ludwig Charles Krizay, 91, of Washington, died Friday, April 26, 2013, in Washington County Health Center, following a brief illness. He was born July 14, 1921, in Washington, a son of Stephen and Theresa Gruden Krizay. Mr. Krizay was a graduate of Penn Commercial and worked as a union carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters for over 30 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Krizay was a member of Avery United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening and woodworking. On July 31, 1950, he married Laura Gerkin, who died in 1992. Surviving are a son, Michael A. (Joan) Krizay of Washington; a daughter, Theresa Serniak of McDonald; a brother, Edward Krizay of McLean, Virginia; and one grandson, Michael A. (Andrea) Krizay. Deceased are a sister, Stella Turk, and a brother, John Krizay. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 2nd, in the mausoleum at the Washington Cemetery, with Rev. Ruth Simmons officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 60 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301; or to Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.