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James Greathouse Obituary

James W. Greathouse Jr., 81 , of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Gail Paige-Greathouse; loving father of Lauri Greathouse, James Murphy Sr. (Andrea) and the late Gaynell Greathouse; grandfather of James W.G. Murphy III (Haleigh), TaMisha Greathouse and Jasmin Murphy; great-grandfather of Mikayla and Kamila Murphy; brother of Phyllis Brown; uncle of Dawn Brown, John Brown (Marcelle) and Sonya Paige; he is also survived by many cousins, great-nieces and -nephews and other family members and friends. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Unity Baptist Church, 420 Fifth St., Braddock, PA 15104, where the funeral service will be held after the visitation at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Restland Memorial Park. Services of comfort were entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, 412-271-3880. Mouth and nose protection is recommended.

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Published by Triblive Online Only on May 29, 2022.

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ronald l moore (Mouse)

May 23, 2025

Will always be remembered as my mentor growing up in Braddock. Those that truly knew him, called him "Blue". Outstanding individual, a blessings!

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Mercy "CVICU" Barbie

May 30, 2022

Gail and family, My sympathies and prayers on your loss.

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