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Raymond Dugan Obituary
Raymond "Duffy" Dugan, 79, of White Haven, sustained fatal injuries in an automobile accident on September 14, 2023.
Born in Lehighton March 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen Dugan.
Duffy was a veteran of the United States Army and received a Marksman Medal and a National Defense Service Medal. He was a firefighter for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and an entrepreneur following the closing of the Bethlehem Steel Plant.
Duffy devoted his life to his family; he was joined at the heart to his wife, Mary Ellen, for nearly 50 years, and was a loving and devoted father to his children, Ryan and Caitlin.
He forever will be remembered for his unconditional and unwavering love, loyalty, sense of humor, and complete unselfishness. He will be profoundly missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him.
Duffy and his family made many treasured memories that will last a lifetime, including ski vacations, visits to national parks across the US, waterfall hikes, and experiencing the excitement of Las Vegas.
He loved spending time at "The Lakehouse" on Lake Harmony, where countless happy moments were created. He was an avid skier, a motorsports enthusiast, and he loved playing pinochle. Above all else he cherished spending time with his friends and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen (Mooney), a son, Ryan Dugan and fiance, Nicollette Scheitrum, and a daughter, Caitlin Dugan and spouse, Jenn Simons. Also surviving are a brother, Hugh and wife, Margaret (McHugh) Dugan, sisters, Kathleen (Dugan) Tibenski, Rosemary Dugan, and many nieces and nephews,
Duffy's family will host a Remembrance Service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the McHugh-Wilczek Funeral Home, 249 Centre Street, Freeland. Family and friends may pay their respects on Saturday, at the funeral home, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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Janet Jaken
December 20, 2023
Mary Ellen, Ryan, Caitlin,
I just heard about Duffy. My sincere deepest condolences.
God be with you,
Janet, former coworker
Vincent
September 26, 2023
I did not know Mr Dugan. I was the second person at the scene of this terrible accident and knew of the serious nature of it. I was not able to do much other than pray for him. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Rest in Peace in the home of our Lord and Savior good sir. Rest in peace
George Novotnak
September 23, 2023
Hi Mary Ellen, I am so sorry to hear about Duffy. It came as a shock to me. I send my sincere condolences to you, Ryan and Caitlin and family. I share my prayer through this time of sorry. My thoughts are with you all. God Bless.
George
Charles and Joanne Finney
September 22, 2023
Kay, Hugh and family. Joanne and I have you in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
September 21, 2023
You have made your final march down the lonely dusty trail. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Bucky and Carol Moonoey
September 21, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss my husband and i were good friends with Duffy in school Prayer sent Bucky and Carol Mooney
Tom Urosevich
September 21, 2023
I had the utmost respect for Duffy. Please accept my condolences.
Dave Burgess
September 21, 2023
Only knew Ray got about 3 years after the Army moved me up here. I will never forget his huge heart and the first big snow we had and I came out to Ray snow blowing my driveway so my wife could get to work. Thank you for your service and you will be missed.
Debbie Larzelere Rehrig
September 21, 2023
To the family of Duffy Dugan..you were my neighbor growing up,as well as the rest of your family.
I hope your family finds piece with your memories..and my sincere condolences at this time of sorrow.
Love and prayers to all your family
Sincerely Debbie Larzelere Rehrig
Grateful
September 21, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Betty Jane Rubrecht(Rhubright)
September 21, 2023
My deepest Sympathy to the family of Raymond. He was a great person and will be missed by all that knew him.
Jim, Susan, Christian Mayer
September 21, 2023
Neighbors for 50 yrs. at "The Lake". No one better. Duffy, you will be missed. Heart felt condolances to Mary Ellen, Caitlin and Ryan. The Mayer Family
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