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Russell E. Huffman

OI1017928322_huffmanrussell001Russell E. Huffman, 83, of 1243 Truittsburg Rd. Hawthorn, PA. And formerly of Venus died at 6:45 A.M. Sunday Dec. 7, 2014 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City after a period of declining health.

Born May 20, 1931 in Fairmount City, PA., he was the son of the late Russel W. Huffman & Flora B. Bowersox Huffman.
Mr. Huffman served his country proudly as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal, Meritorius Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

Russell was married to the former Lois M. Carbaugh on July 11, 1953 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 2012.
Mr. Hufffman was employed as a contractor for many years.

He was a member of the Seneca United Methodist Church.

He is survived by four children, Sandra Foy & her husband Brian of Venus, Larry Huffman & his wife Barb of Oil City, Steve Huffman & his wife Kim of Oil City, and Mark Huffman & his wife Susan of Oil City; 6 Grandchildren, Rebecca May, Kyle Huffman, Wesley Best & his wife Justyn, Austin Best, Jessica Huffman and Zac Huffman.

He is also survived by his four sisters Verlie Jane Squires of Erie, Donna Hanna, Gladys Sherman and Nancy Brocious, all of Hawthorn.

Their will be no viewing or visitation.

Friends and family are welcomed to attend a memorial service for Russell on Saturday Dec. 13 at 11:00 A.M.. at the Seneca United Methodist Church with Rev. William Hastings, Pastor, Presiding.

Memorials may be made to AseraCare Hospice 1600 Peninsula Dr. Erie, PA. 16505 or to Presbyterian Home at 10 Vo-Tech Dr. Oil City, PA. 16301

The Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

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