Oscar William Hugland

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 the Braznell Christian and Missionary Alliance Church where he previously had 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 to for 64 years; son & daughter in law William & Joni Hugland of Rostraver Twp., daughter & son in law Tracey & Mark Dillon of Perryopolis; four grandchildren William Hugland Jr.& wife Ashley, Rebekah & Jordan Timko, Kelsey & Ryan Kubiak, Mark & Sarah Dillon; five great grandchildren Brooke, William III, Jordan Jr., Emma & Parker; sister & brother in law Melissa & Steve Balog of Avon, OH and many nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by three sisters Eunice Mae Derbaum, Patty Barrett, Mary Baer and two brothers Rolo Hurlbut and David Hugland.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Parzynski Funeral Home at 10:00 AM with the Pastor Paul Georgulis officiating. Interment will take place in LaFayette Memorial Park. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com