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Life Legacy
Larry J. Durdines, 58, of Jefferson, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at UPMC - Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.
He was born January 3, 1952 in Clarksville, a son of Elizabeth Krencik Durdines Sevec of Washington and the late John L. Durdines.
He was a graduate of Bethlehem Center High School and attended Penn State University in State College.
A self-employed antique dealer, Mr. Durdines formerly worked for Ohio Barge Line as a first mate deckhand.
A musician, he was the founder of the Grinders Blues Band.
Mr. Durdines was a student of local history and collector of United Mine Workers of America memorabilia and artifacts from his hometown of Clarksville, and the surrounding areas.
He authored a blog, Ten Mile Creek Country at http://www.tenmilecreekcountry.blogspot.com/, which featured images and stories of the towns and people along and near the Ten Mile Creek in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
He was a member of the Clarksville Centennial Committee and contributed to the history book published for last year's celebration.
Surviving in addition to his mother are a son, Casey Durdines of California; a brother, John Tebalt (Mollie) of Dayton, Ohio; step-father, John Sevec; a niece, a nephew, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Deceased are his grandparents, John and Anna Durdines and Thomas and Frances Krencik.
There will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 10:30 am, Thursday, July 29 at Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greene County Historical Society Museum, 918 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, share stories and photos. Arrangements in care of Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA (724-239-2255).
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Born: January 3, 1952
Death: July 23, 2010
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Memorial donations may be made to:
Greene County Historical Society Museum, 918 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370
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This memorial provided by:
Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc.
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