William B. Duffield, Jr., 72, of Altoona, died late Sunday night, April 2, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.
He was born January 22, 1951 in Altoona, a son of the late William B. and Mary Ellen (Trexler) Duffield.
On November 13, 1982, he married Deborah N. Newell at First Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Matthew G., and his wife, Jessica, of Altoona; three grandchildren, Emma Duffield, Lennon King and Ridley Duffield; a great grandchild, Haven Cagle; a sister, Mary M. Staph of Bellmeade; and a cousin, Donna Steak of Hollidaysburg.
He was a graduate of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School and retired as a truck driver at Metzler Bros. Trucking, Duncansville. William was an avid gun enthusiast, and enjoyed scuba diving, cooking, and military history. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.
The family suggests that contributions in his memory be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.