Stanley Duskey

Stanley Joseph Duskey, 92, of Washington, died July 10, 2013, in Washington Hospital. He was born August 30, 1920 in Washington the son of John J. Duskey and Mildred Staniszewski. He graduated from Trinity High School in 1939. During World War II he served over three years in the U.S. Navy as a gunner aboard the battleship U.S.S. California in the South Pacific earning seven medals and ribbons, which resulted in circling the globe returning to Philadelphia Navy yard. Stanley was employed by Borden Ice Cream for over 26 years after which he became a partner in Wemack Insurance Co., retiring after 10 years in the insurance business. Mr. Duskey was a life member of Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, where he served as church chairman and a Sunday School Teacher. He was a member of Sunset Lodge F & AM #623, Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Temple and was past president of Washington-Greene Caravan #2. On March 19, 1945 he married Stella Lyseck, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Dennis (Chris) Duskey of Monroeville; a brother, John Duskey of Washington; a grandchild, Michelle Duskey. Deceased is a sister, Josephine Turczynski. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd.