James Terry Zerfoss, 69, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Nolo, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The son of James R. and Dollie M. (Reed) Zerfoss, he was born September 25, 1951 in Indiana, PA.
Mr. Zerfoss graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1969 and from Penn State in 1973 with an associate degree in electrical engineering. He was employed by REA Energy for 42 years, retiring in 1973.
He was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, for 55 years where he was a ruling Elder, for many years he was involved with the Boy Scouts with his sons and had a black belt in karate.
He enjoyed car shows and had three classic cars, his pride and joy was his 1968 AMX and camping at Wheel-In Campground, Shelocta.
His son, Jason donated a kidney to his father in 2016 so he would be able to travel the United States and world. With his son, Craig and wife, he was able to travel the world and together the three of them walked the great wall of China.
Surviving is his wife of 47 years, Janet (Hall) Zerfoss whom he married August 18, 1973, two sons, James Craig Zerfoss and Jason Terry Zerfoss, both of Indiana; two sisters, Charlotte McKeever (Clifford) of Clarksburg and Karen Davis (Jack) of Blairsville and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Dollie M. Zerfoss.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00 to 12:00 P.M. the time of the funeral service at the Ebenezer Cemetery, Clarksburg, PA with Rev. Timothy R. Monroe officiating.
Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Starzl Transplant Institute, 128 North Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 or to the Ebenezer Window Fund, c/o Karen Davis, 41 Maple Avenue, Blairsville, PA.
Masks and face coverings will be required and social distancing is encouraged as per CDC guidelines.
