Stanley John Dutko

DUTKO - Stanley John, 81, of Beulaville, North Carolina, formerly of Gallitzin, passed away June 16, 2025, at home after a 10-year battle with cancer. Born January 26, 1944, in Hilo, Hawaii, son of John Lewis and Lillian Adelina (Balai) Dutko. Preceded in death by parents; sisters; Barbara Speranza, Leilani Sharp, and Marilyn Dea. 

Survived by loving wife, Ann (Long) Dutko; mother-in-law, Mary Long of Vinco; brother, Monte C. Dutko, married to Audrey (Wineland) of Ashville; children, Stanley J. Dutko Jr, married to Francye (Floyd) of Coinjock, NC, Karen Myers (Dutko) married to Paul (PJ) Myers of Gallitzin, Debbie (Dutko) married to Todd Castle of Hollidaysburg; stepchildren Heather married Don Sewalish of Bakerton, Jay Musselman Jr. and partner McKenzi Black of Claysburg; grandchildren; Cody and Tristyn Dutko, Austin and Tate Dugger, Ava and Spencer Myers, Jayden Walter and Colt Allen Musselman; great grandchildren; Adam, Wyatt and Emma Dugger. 

Stan was deployed as a jet engine mechanic during the Vietnam War from May of 1962 to May of 1966 and then served in the reserve from May of 1966 to 1968. After his deployment he began a position at H&H Tire and Automotive in Altoona, PA for 18 years and worked for the Pennsylvania State Department of Corrections in Cresson, PA where he was an Automotive repair instructor for 23 years. After his retirement, he moved down south in 2008 to Beulaville, NC. In his free time, he loved working to restore older cars, mowing grass, and spending time outdoors. 

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Saint Marys Cemetery, New Germany, Fr. Joseph C. Nale.

 Military rites by St. Michael American Legion, Post 551. 

Local arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc. South Fork.