William G. Duff
formerly of Uniontown and Perryopolis
August 28, 1950 –
June 10, 2026
William G. “Bill” Duff, beloved husband of Eva Duff, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Ellicott City, Md., at the age of 75. Born August 28, 1950, in Uniontown, Bill grew up in the small historical town of Perryopolis and could trace his ancestry back six generations.
Bill was the son of the late George W. Duff and the late Kathryn King Duff.
He is survived by his brother, James Duff of Cortland, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Warren; and sister, Marilyn (Page).
Bill graduated from Frazier High School in Perryopolis with the Class of 1968, where he played on the football team. In 1972 he earned a BA in Political Science from California State College (now PennWest / California) in California.
He married his college sweetheart, Eva Gogola Duff, in 1973.
For the next six years he worked in the financial services field in Fayette and Allegheny counties before moving to Ellicott City.
Bill began his career with the Federal Government supporting the logistics functions of the special liaison office in Cheltenham, England. Upon his return to the United States, he supported numerous efforts including system administration, FOIA requirements and program management. He retired in 2010 with 22 years of service. He was a member of the Phoenix Society.
Bill had a lifelong love of railroads and model trains. He was an active member of two train organizations: Train Collectors Association and the Lionel Collectors Club. He and Eva traveled extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe enjoying restored trains and railroad museums.
Bill was a charter member of the Ellicott City 50+ Senior Fitness Center when it opened in 2015. He regularly attended nine classes a week and actively recruited new members.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Eva; his brother, Jim; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made, in Bill’s memory, to the Alzheimer’s Association.
A private service will be held at a later date in southwestern Pennsylvania.