Gerald F. Claybaugh, Jr., 81, of Perryopolis, formerly of Fallowfield Twp., passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Penn Highlands - Mon Valley, Monongahela. Born June 5, 1944 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late Gerald F. Claybaugh Sr. and Justina Kostal Claybaugh. A resident of Perryopolis for the past six years and was Catholic by faith. Jerry served in the United States Air Force supporting the electronic systems on the B-52 Bomber and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was very proud of his Air Force service and would reflect on his service, riding his motorcycle throughout California, and SAC Alerts.

Jerry graduated from Bell-Mar High School and attended the Pittsburgh Automation Institute on the G.I. Bill to study computers. His career spanned several decades in computers and information systems with Kelly & Cohen, Retail Ventures, and ultimately becoming VP of Information Systems with American Eagle. He was very fond of animals, science, sports, and always made time to attend his son’s sporting events.

He is survived by his two sons Brendan Claybaugh of Lake City, PA, Brodie Claybaugh & wife Becky of Perryopolis; Tracy Claybaugh; sister Geraldine Yowonske of Rostraver Twp., sister-in-law Gloria Gombala; five grandchildren Brenna, Braedan, Benjamin, Logan, and Royce. He is preceded in death by his wife Carol Sematic Claybaugh (2020).

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515. Prayers of Transfer will be held Thursday at 10 AM in the funeral home followed by funeral mass at 10:30 AM at St. John the Baptist RC Church, Perryopolis with the Rev. Anthony Onoko as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fayette Friends of Animals (www.ffoashelter.org/)