Oscar William ‘Duke’ Hugland – Perryopolis, Jefferson Township

Oscar William “Duke” Hugland, 86 of Perryopolis, Jefferson Township, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born March 10, 1938, in Jefferson Township, he was the son of the late William Hugland Jr. and Eunice George Hugland. A lifelong resident of Jefferson Township, Oscar retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Oscar was a faithful member of Braznell Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, where he previously served as an elder. Oscar also served as a Jefferson Township supervisor for many years. Oscar served in the United States armed forces as a member of the Army.  Oscar enjoyed hunting, especially bear hunting with his buddies in Clearfield County at Mahaffey Camp. Oscar was most proud of his family, who were at the center of everything he did. Oscar had a strong faith and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Lee Meese Hugland, to whom he was married for 64 years; son and daughter-inlaw, William and Joni Hugland of Rostraver Township, daughter and son-in-law, Tracey and Mark Dillon of Perryopolis; four grandchildren, William Hugland Jr. and wife Ashley, Rebekah and Jordan Timko, Kelsey and Ryan Kubiak, Mark and Sarah Dillon; five greatgrandchildren, Brooke, William III, Jordan Jr., Emma and Parker; sister and brother- in-law, Melissa and Steve Balog of Avon, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Eunice Mae Derbaum, Patty Barrett and Mary Baer; and two brothers, Rolo Hurlbut and David Hugland. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 191 Liberty St., Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Parzynski Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Georgulis officiating. Interment will take place in LaFayette Memorial Park. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www. parzynskifuneralhome.com.