Gary Glenn Griffith, 85 passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born at home in Tyrone on August 4, 1941, a son of the late G. Glenn and Neva (Swartz) Griffith. On May 25, 1991, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Tyrone he married Patricia Moskel who survives. Also surviving is a daughter: Nicole Ann Bratton; a sister: Judie Adams; niece and nephews: Erin Adams, David Adams, and Matt Lehner. Along with his parents, he was preceded by a son: Robert Bratton; and a brother: Dennis Griffith.

He was a 1959 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. He retired in 1989 from Beneficial as a finance manager after many years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, as well as the Blair County Antique Auto Club, and the Thursday Morning Breakfast Club at the Chill and Grill.

Gary loved cars, especially his Chevelle, that he was often seen drag racing at Beaver Springs or Maple Grove. He loved trains and photography and regularly combined his hobbies as he took pictures of the engines that passed through the area. He and his wife Pat enjoyed traveling, especially throughout Pennsylvania.

A memorial service for Gary Glenn Griffith will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd at a date to be announced later. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society.