Ludwig Charles Krizay
Ludwig Charles Krizay, 91, of Washington, died Friday, April 26, 2013, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township, following a brief illness.
He was born July 14, 1921, in Washington, a son of the late Stephen and Theresa Gruden Krizay.
Mr. Krizay was a graduate of Penn Commercial and worked as a union carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters for more than 30 years.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Krizay was a member of Avery United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
On July 31, 1950, he married Laura Gerkin, who died in 1992.
Surviving are a son, Michael A. (Joan) Krizay of Washington; a daughter, Theresa Serniak of McDonald; a brother, Edward Krizay of McLean, Va.; and a grandson, Michael A. (Andrea) Krizay.
Deceased are a sister, Stella Turk, and a brother, John Krizay.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the mausoleum at Washington Cemetery, with the Rev. Ruth Simmons officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 60 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301, or Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.