Anthony G. Gigliotti, 81, of Clarendon, Pa, formerly of Walston, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in his home after a 5-year battle with cancer.

Tony was born in Punxsutawney, PA on August 3, 1943, he was the son of the late Anthony V. and Jeanette E. Astorino Gigliotti. He was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School, IUP, and WVU, obtaining his master’s degree in social work.  After college Tony worked as a teacher in New Jersey, then retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as Director of Welfare for Warren & Clearfield Counties. He also was the former owner and operator of the Mineral Well Restaurant in Stoneham, and the manager of the kitchen and bar at the Punxsutawney Country Club. Tony was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren, PA. He was a member of the Walston Club, The Eagles, the American Legion, The Moose, and the Clarendon Vets. Tony was the creator of the famous “Jiggers Peppers” known by many in the area.

Tony is survived by his loving wife, Beth Gigliotti, whom he married in Warren on December 17, 2020; 2 children, Marcella Gigliotti, and Tony Gigliotti and wife, Deborah, all of Warren; stepchildren, Michele Johnson and husband, Phil, of Sheffield and Mike Haley (Laura) of Greensburg; Grandchildren, Tyson, Callan, and Joseph Gigliotti, and Ashley and Will Haley; one sister, Tona Pifer and husband, Richard, of Edinboro, PA.

Family will receive friends on Saturday September 7, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am in St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 PA Ave W. Warren, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am in the church with Fr. Richard Tomasone, pastor, officiating.  Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave., Warren, PA 16365. E-Mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Warren County Hospice for their love, care, and support in Tony’s final days.