Russell D. Greaser Sr.
Greaser
Russell D. Greaser Sr., 92, of Duncansville, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Paul and Florence (Detwiler) Greaser.
He married Loretta Appleby in 1959.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years; three sons: Russell Jr. and wife, Shelda, of Altoona; Scott and wife, Beth, in West Virginia; and Timothy and wife, Betty, of Altoona; six grandchildren: Ryan, Morgan, Lydia, Adam, Lindsay and Mitchell; three great-grandchildren: Addison, Ellie and Miller; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by siblings: Emily, Paul, Donald, Ted and Joanne.
Russell graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army in Germany.
He retired as an electric systems operator after 41 years with Butterick-Vogue Co.
Russell was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon and Elder.
He enjoyed volunteering at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, Meals on Wheels of Blair County and Family Services of Blair County. He also enjoyed remodeling, gardening, golfing, his backyard fish pond, watching the Pirates and Steelers and attending generations of family sporting events.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until noon on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a memorial service with military honors will follow at noon.
Private interment at Presbyterian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to FamilyServicesInc.Net.
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