Duster Funeral Home, Inc. a family owned and operated funeral home serving Tarentum and the surrounding communities since 1938. Founded in West Tarentum by the late, Albert H. Duster, Sr. In 1954 the funeral home relocated to its present location and was completely remodeled in 2003. Owned and operated by Albert H. Duster, Sr. two sons, J. Rodney and R. Gary Duster, they have continued to serve the community with compassion and understanding.
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