Port Allegany—Duane E. Gregg of Port Allegany passed away on Thursday, April 23, at Buffalo General Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness which he had endured with dignity, strength and unending optimism.

Born in Port Allegany on July 23, 1943, he was the son of Bert O. Gregg and Winifred June Gregg.

Duane graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1961 where he enjoyed and did well in sports. In 1965, he graduated from Penn State University where he later did graduate work. In 1965, he married Mary Lena Michelitsch, a fellow student at Port Allegany High School and Penn State, who survives. In August, 2025, the celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Duane and Mary taught for two years in Blossburg, PA before returning to their Alma Mater where he taught mathematics until his retirement in 1995. While in Blossburg, Duane served as Assistant Football coach and as coach of the Girls Junior Varsity Basketball team. At Port Allegany, he coached both the Girls and Boys Junior Varsity Basketball teams as well as serving as Assistant Track and Field coach. He had many fond memories of his teaching and coaching career.

Duane was predeceased by parents, his brother Norman Gregg, sister-in-law, Joann Gregg, and sister-in-law, Diane Michelitsch, Brother-in-law Clyde Brumfield. In addition to his wife, Duane is survived by his sister, Mariam Gregg Brumfield, sister-in-law Sandra Gregg, brother-in-law Joseph Michelitsch, nephew Craig (Katy) Brumfield, nephew Cory (Ingrid) Brumfield, nephew Mark Michelitsch, and nieces, Paula (Brian) Gregg Marsh, Kristin (Norman) Brumfield Tipton, Danielle (Michelitsch) Selvidge and great nieces and nephews Holly Cornelius, Alyssa Cornelius, Ryan Michelitsch and D.J. Michelitsch and great-great nephew, Wyatt Michelitsch and great-great nieces, Aurora Brumfield and Ella Brumfield.

During his younger years, Duane was an avid bowler. Although a 300 game remained elusive, he did achieve a 299 score which his teammates presented him with a bowling pin bearing those bright red numbers. In recent years, he enjoyed golfing with his good buddies, Grover, Malon and Herb. He only wished he had started sooner! For many years, Duane and Mary enjoyed traveling and had visited all of the states except Alaska and Hawaii. His other interests included reading, following his favorite sports teams, and maintaining his home and property. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and family.

Duane will be long remembered by family and his many friends for his willingness to help others, generous nature, good sense of humor and contagious smile. He was dearly loved by his wife and family and will be greatly missed.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 28, from 2-4 and 6-8PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 Main St., Port Allegany. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 29, at 11AM in St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Port Allegany. Friends are cordially invited to join the family after Mass in the church social hall for a luncheon.

In appreciation for their excellent service, the family suggests that memorials, if desired, may be made to the Port Allegany Fire Department or Port Allegany Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.