Photo courtesy of Frye Funeral Home, Inc.
Sep 27, 1948 - Oct 21, 2025
Wanted to pass along my deepest sympathy and condolences to Virginia, Danny and the rest of the family on the passing of Big Earl. He was larger than life and such a great guy. I'm so glad I got to know him and the family all those years ago. I was thinking about him just the other day. Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Joe Scrip
October 24, 2025 | Friend
Hello Summers family, several years ago when Earl was the big cheese (leader) of the FITS program, he and his team spent weeks in the repair/restoration of the 1806-1860 John White House at the fairgrounds. Not only his knowledge and skill but his super personality will always be remembered by Washington County History & Landmarks for his work at our headquarters. And Earl made it fun too! Thanks, Sandy Mansmann, board president WCH&LF
SANDRA MANSMANN
October 24, 2025 | Eighty Four, PA | Friend
RIP Earl. You sure did win your wings. Fly high my dear old friend.
Barry & Maggie Hickman
October 24, 2025 | Donora, PA | Friend
Earl J. Summers, 77, of Donora, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 27, 1948 in Westville, Illinois, the son of the late Earl Edgar and Elizabeth Palfi Summers.
Earl held the position of Maintenance Supervisor at several businesses including the former Mon Valley Catholic High School, Revco Distributors in Lawrenceville and at American Textile in Duquesne. He retired last year from the Washington County PA Court Systems as a DRS/FITS Trainer Manager.
In his younger years he coached baseball and football for the Donora Youth Little League and Pony League. He was a social member at the American Legin Post 212 in Donora. Earl enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia (Kearns) Summers; daughter, Melissa (Paul) Shawley of Fallowfield Township; son, Dan Evans at home; five grandchildren, Victoria (Tyler) Wiest, Zackariah Shawley, Ryan and Judy Evans, John McConnell; sister, Christine (Ken "Butch") Davis of Illinois; a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Senchak and his staff at UPMC Cancer Center in St. Clair Hospital and Vitas Hospice nurses, Tracey and Melissa for their loving and compassionate care that was given to Earl.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Fallowfield Township Fire Hall, 1660 Route 481, Charleroi at a time to be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1660 Route 481, Charleroi, PA 15022.
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