Administrators Pompeii Posted August 4, 2023 Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2023 James W. Gifford, age 75 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home. Born on December 7, 1947 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late William B. and Gladys “Betty” (Graham) Gifford. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a 1965 graduate of the DuBois Area High School. Jim graduated from DeVry Electronics School Chicago in 1966, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State University in 1976. He retired as a supervisor from the Clearfield County Department of Public Welfare in 2006 after 30 years of service. Jim was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years. He was also very active in the former DuBois Community Choir. Above all, Jim enjoyed being with his family and socializing with his many friends. He is survived by his two sons (Ryan Gifford, and Shawn Gifford and his wife Lindsey, both of DuBois, PA), his longtime companion (Ruth Hirsch of Knox, PA and her two daughters Lisa Keefer and Rhonda Ashbaugh and their families), grandson (Ian Gifford) and one sister (Ethel Lee Dwyer, her husband Kent of DuBois, PA ). Jim was preceded in death by his siblings (Janice Phillips and William D. Gifford). Visitation will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023 from 2 - 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 11 AM from the funeral home with Reverend Mick Chittester, Reverend Nancy Shute and Jim Lydick officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the funeral home. Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 16 Denton Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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