Lloyd F. Riss, 88, of DuBois died Monday, March 4, 2013 at his home. Born April 22, 1924 in Medix Run, he was the son of the late Robert and Edna (Ross) Riss.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War II. In July of 1949, he married Patricia J. “Pat” (Allen) Riss. She survives.
An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting, training bird dogs and playing golf. His love for fishing led to a lifelong career as a manufacturer’s representative for fishing tackle companies.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Susan P. (Riss) Pellish and her husband, Walter of Shepherdstown, WV and Andrew A. Riss and his wife, Mindy of Reynoldsville; his sister, Ruth Ann Vrahas of DuBois; his brother, James Riss of Philadelphia; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to DRMC Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the DuBois Public Library, 31 S. Brady St., DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.