Koreen H. Duda, 86, of Cambridge Springs passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at UPMC Hamot. Koreen was born on February 25, 1937, in Pierre, SD the daughter of the late William T. Houy and Myrtle Iva Howey Houy. She graduated from Cambridge Springs High School with the class of 1955. On April 29, 1958, Koreen married Joseph J. Duda who preceded her in death on June 10, 1975. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who dearly loved her family.
In addition to her husband, Koreen was preceded in death by three brothers: Clifford, Richard, and Ted; and three sisters: Bonnie, Cathleen, and Delores.
Survivors include son Joe Duda Jr. and his wife Julianne of Erie; daughter Teresa Duda of Seymour, TN; daughter Laurie Johnson and her husband Roger of Wattsburg, PA; daughter Maria Porter and her husband Dave of Cambridge Springs; son Scott Duda, Sr. and his wife Stephanie of Cambridge Springs; grandchildren: Joe Duda III, Nicole Konzel, Brooke Duda, Scott Duda Jr., Kaitlyn Duda, and John Duda; great grandchildren: Joseph Duda IV, Nathan Duda, Carter Duda, Brandi Forro, Kenzie Forro, and Luke Forro; brothers: Ross and Bill Houy; and sisters: Lorraine and Juanita.
Friends may call at Van Matre Funeral Home, Cambridge Springs on Monday, May 8, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm with a funeral service to begin at 7 pm. Interment will be at North Richmond Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cambridge Springs Helping Hands.
To Maria & Family – I was very sorry to hear the news about the passing of your Mom. I hope all of the positive memories you have of her help comfort you in the days ahead. May your Mom rest in peace.
Tim Lewis
So sorry hear of the passing of Koreen H. Duda. I had gone to the Townville High School with members of her family. Life may end but the memories survive with the living. May God lessen the pain of her family caused by Koreens passing.
Stan Wojton
TOWNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966