John J. Reilly

John Joseph Reilly, 76, of Irwin, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born in Blairsville, the son of the late Dr. Francis St. Clair Reilly Jr. and Mrs. Agnes Shields Reilly and the grandson of the late Dr. Francis St. Clair Reilly and Elizabeth M. Reilly. John is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Martha Medich Reilly; his brothers, Dr. Richard L. (Patricia) Reilly, of Coraopolis, and Dr. Thomas V. (Maureen) Reilly, of Mooresville, N.C.; his sisters, Mary (the late James) Nolan and Elizabeth (Desmond) Flanigan, both of Locust Grove, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nephews. Also, he was preceded in death by his brother, Francis St. Clair III, of Washington D.C.; and his nephew, Robert M. Reilly, of Blairsville. The family would like extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. R.L. Reilly Jr. and Colleen R. Costa, RN BSN, for the compassionate care of their uncle. John graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1964, where he excelled in basketball. He was awarded Indiana County MVP in 1964 and received a basketball scholarship to St. Vincent College. He earned a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry from the spirited Class of 1968 at St. Vincent College, Latrobe, and a master's degree in organic chemistry from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He retired as manager for environmental control and boiler house operations at AK Steel, Butler. His career spanned 30 years at various companies working in diverse environmental, process and safety experience in plant operations, staff management and regulatory affairs. John was a kindhearted gentleman, inquisitive intellectual and avid sports enthusiast. He is affectionately remembered by family and friends for recounting his vast wealth of sports trivia and American history. He expressed his dedication to his faith and alma mater in quiet, but vital ways such as serving on the Gorka Scholarship Committee and the Alumni Council at St. Vincent as well as serving on the St. Agnes Parish Council in Irwin. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, PA. Parting prayers will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Ott Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Saint Vincent Basilica, Latrobe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saint Vincent College, Class of 1968, Father Ronald Gorka Scholarship, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650. To send online condolences, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com.