Elmer William "Bud" Schifko

He was born Friday, May 29, 1936 in McClellandtown, PA. A son of the late Elmer Schifko and Julia Blizman Schifko.

Mr. Schifko was a member of the St. Ann Roman Catholic Church in Waynesburg. He was a member and Treasurer of the Knights of Columbus of the church. Mr. Schifko was a former little league baseball and football coach and was active in raising funds for the Boy Scouts and working with Relay For Life. Mr. Schifko was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #47, James Farrell American Legion Post #330 of Waynesburg, and the Waynesburg Moose Lodge #461.He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to work with wood. He was a Veteran having served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Schifko was a Pennsylvania State Policeman for 34 years, retiring as a Corporal at the Waynesburg Barracks doing Criminal Investigations as the Crime Supervisor. Mr. Schifko especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his Wife: Earlene Veronica Ball Schifko, whom he married on August 15, 1959.

Also surviving are 2 Daughters: Deborah (Scott) Carpenter, of Neptune Beach, FL., Karen (Wayne) Wagner, of Lancaster, PA., 3 Sons: William Lee Schifko, and his companion Connie Tennant of Waynesburg, PA., Scott E. (Julie) Schifko, of Toledo, OH., and Elmer Brian (Carla) Schifko Sr., of Mather, PA.

11 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren, 1 Sister: Deanna Strickland, of Leeland, NC., and 1 Brother: Lawrence Schifko, of Adah, PA., and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a Greeting of Friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370 where a Prayer Service will be conducted at 10:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann Roman Catholic Church 232 East High St. Waynesburg at 10:30 AM. Thursday, March 14, 2019 with Father Albin McGinnis as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Waynesburg. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 47 will hold a Memorial Service at 6:00 PM on Wednesday March 13, 2019 at the Funeral Home. Graveside Military Honors will be accorded by Greene County Veterans and representatives of the United States Army. The Pennsylvania State Police will be present with their Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to American Heart Association 444 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.