Ernest W. Duraso

Ernest "Wayne" W. Duraso, 77 of Allentown, PA, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Born October 19, 1949 in Shreveport, LA, he was the son of the late Ernest Duraso and the late Willie Mae (Braselton) Duraso. Wayne was the husband of Barbara (Rieser) Duraso, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

After graduating from Flora High School, LA, Wayne entered the United States Army. Wayne served during the Vietnam War, and earned the rank of SP4 before being honorably discharged. He then went to work for the Allentown News Agency, completing 20 years of service. Wayne then went to work for Buehler of America, working as a machine operator for the past 25 years. In his time away from work Wayne enjoyed time spent fishing, and especially cherish the magic of Disney World, and his trips there with his daughter and her family.

Surviving along with his wife, daughter, Carrie Gruber and husband Bryan of Northampton, PA; grandchildren, Natalee, Dylan, and Carson Gruber; brother, Michael Duraso of Slatington, PA; sisters, Reba Kocher of Northampton, PA and Jackie Demko and husband Michael of Northampton, PA; step-brother George Christman and wife Marion of Slatington, PA, along with multiple nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Ramona Schuster.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Lehigh Zion Cemetery, L. Macungie Twsp., PA. Schisler Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care and service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com