Terrance Edward Rafferty, 65, of Dilliner, Pa., died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Terry was born on Oct. 8, 1955 in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of the late Edward P. Rafferty and Annabelle Moser Rafferty.
A 1974 graduate from Mapletown Jr./Sr. High School, he married the love of his life, Sondra Sue Krause, on Oct. 5, 1974. Upon graduation, Terry entered the workforce as a coal miner and finished his hardworking, successful career as the VP of Conveyor Services Corporation.
Terry’s passions in life included his family, horses, hunting, cars and farming.
Surviving is his wife of 46 years, Sondra; three children Tara (Jack) Kisner, of Greensboro, Stephanie Rafferty Betesh and Jeremy (Kelly) Rafferty, both of Dilliner, Pa.; his grandchildren Cori (David) Yanak, Aiden Betesh, Bailey Rafferty, Emily Rafferty, Abigail Betesh and Amy Betesh; and one great-grandson Avery Yanak. Also surviving are his sisters, Judy Daughtery, of Arizona, Siobhan Byrne, of New Jersey, and Erin Rafferty, of West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Shawn Rafferty.
Terry fought a hard, long fight and is now at peace.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa.
The family would like to thank all the family, friends, caregivers, physicians and hospital staff for their efforts and care.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial donations on his behalf be sent to the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Department: P.O. Box 291 Greensboro, PA 15338.
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