- Date Of Birth: November 29, 1931
- Date Of Death: June 22, 2021
- State: Pennsylvania
Nelson J. Duft, 90, died peacefully at his home Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was the husband of Virginia M. (Bukowski) Doonis, and the late Elsie L. (Dice) Duft.
Nelson was born November 29, 1930, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Shields H. and Blanche L. (Barndollar) Duft.
Nelson was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbottstown, and he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
In addition to his wife Virginia, Nelson is survived by his children, Ronald J. Duft of Woonsocket, RI, Thomas L. Duft of Durango, CO, Sandra M. Cleary of New Port Richey, FL, Patricia L. Gauvin of Baltimore, MD, and Anthony J. Duft of Westminster, MD, a stepdaughter, Michelle McLoughlin of Towson, MD, a stepson, Nicholas Doonis of Towson, MD, a stepdaughter, Chara Pitarra of Towson, MD, a stepdaughter, Misty Doonis of Glen Arm, MD, 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 4 step grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, James M. Duft, and two sisters, Blanche and Dorothy.
