Joseph F. "Bud" Duffy

Joseph F. “Bud” Duffy Jr., 82, of Warren, PA passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Warren General Hospital, following a battle with Covid-19.

Bud was born June 18, 1939. In Warren, PA, the son of the late Joseph F. and Marcella Wooster Duffy. A lifelong area resident, Bud attended Warren High School, worked for Marlin Rockwell and later he and his late wife owned and operated the Ideal Bakery for several years. Bud became  certified and received Hartford national accreditation for testing pressure vessels. He then worked for the State of Pennsylvania, as a pressure vessel inspector. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #109, where he served as an administrator for a time. 

Over the years, Bud enjoyed dancing with his wife, family events, hunting,  coaching youth baseball teams, and having coffee and playing some scratch offs with his peers.

Bud is survived by two sons, Joseph E. Duffy of Russell, PA, and Sean Duffy and his companion Kim Brewer of West Springfield, PA; two sisters, Sandra Smith of Warren and Kay Beckman and her husband Ellsworth of Bath, NY; one brother, Robert Duffy, and his wife Patricia of Warren; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Bud was preceded in death on January 13, 2013 by his wife, Janet L. Koza Duffy, whom he married on August 11, 1962 in Warren; three sisters, Elizabeth Muscaro, Marylin Smith, and Patricia Duffy; and one brother, Bill Johnson.

Due to Covid concerns, the family has chosen to have services at a later date.  Donations can be sent in his name to Shriners of Erie or online at lovetotherescue.org