Photo courtesy of John V. Graziano Funeral Home, Inc.
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Mar 14, 2006 – Jul 4, 2024
Jacob J. Lazar, 18, of Penn Twp., passed away doing what he loved volunteering, and helping other people. He was born March 14, 2006, in Latrobe, a son of Gregory and Crystal (Miller) Lazar, of Penn Twp. This fall, Jacob would have been a senior at Penn Trafford High School. He also attended Construction Trades at CWCTC, (Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center). Jacob was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Troop #236, St. Barbara’s in Harrison City, having attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 2023. He also was a Brotherhood member of the BSA Order of the Arrow.
Jacob was a Fire Fighter with the Paintertown Volunteer Fire Co., and had just recently completed the requirements for Fire Fighter 1 certification. He started as a Junior Fire Fighter at the age of 14. Jacob served as a custodian for the Paintertown Fire Hall. He also just recently started a summer job with Cleveland Price. He has volunteered the last several holiday seasons with the laying of wreaths on Veterans graves of local cemeteries. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his siblings and friends.
Jacob was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Carole Miller; his paternal grandparents Edward and Margaret Lazar; an aunt Cheryl Ritenour; and an uncle Clifford Miller.
In addition to his parents Jacob is survived by his twin brother, Jason, of Penn Twp., and other siblings Patrick Lazar and wife Courtney, of N. Huntingdon, Jarett, Noah, and Rebecca Lazar, all of Penn Twp., an uncle Charles “Chuck” Miller (Judy), of Millwood; an aunt Karen Lazar of Jeannette; numerous cousins; and his pets, Midnight and Daisy.
Family and Friends will be received from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Monday July 8, 2024 in the John V. Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 228 North 2nd St. Jeannette. The Boys Scouts of America will be present with a color guard and the Paintertown Volunteer Fire Co. will conduct a service at 7:30 PM Monday in the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00am Tuesday July 9, 2024 in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Daniel Ulishney presiding. Interment will follow in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Hempfield Twp.
Read MoreDriving in The Villages FL and saw Jacob's name and date of birth and a fire fighters symbol on a black suv. I looked him up and am here. It seemed as though he knew what he wanted to do his whole life, as did I when I joined the Marine Corps. He passed on doing what he loved which many of us do not. May Jesus Christ bless those in need.
Brett B
October 21, 2025 | THE VILLAGES, FL
We had never met Jacob. I learned from close friends of this very nice n honorable young person. My wife Christine n I recently lost r cherished only son Richie. N his nephew the year before who had a twin. I just wanted to share both of our utmost sympathy n grieve for a young one is soo very hard n I now know that a women's grief is much deeper than a man's not to say there is also deep grieve. I have no advice then that we feel your pain. Keep the faith n may God lend a helping hand to...
Mr n Mrs. Carl W Leonard
July 29, 2024 | Harrison City, PA | Neighbor
Greg and family, our hearts go out to you. Such a wonderful young man that the world needs many more of. (Apologies, we were away and not able to attend the service.)
Don Sigut
July 15, 2024
Our words cannot express the sorrow that we have for your loss of Jacob.
Lou and Mary Hershberger
July 13, 2024 | Jeannette, PA | Friend
Greg, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Wolfe
July 11, 2024 | Butler, PA | Coworker
Karen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know you are very proud of all of your brothers children and have been involved with the boys as they traveled through the levels as scouts. Your nephew was deeply loved, respected, and appreciated. Prayers to you and your family as Jacob enters heaven. K. Byrns
K. Byrns
July 10, 2024 | Friend
Did not know him only read about. Great boy did lots I to was eagle scout and order of arrow and ran with fire company God Bless him RIP. Be very proud of your son memmories forever. So sorry for your loss Rest in Peace Jacob you had every thing going for you.Amen Prayers with the family
Dan Rose
July 09, 2024 | Other
My deepest sympathy for the Lazar family.
Larry Ridgway
July 09, 2024 | Stockdale, PA
Rest In Peace Brother ! It takes a special breed of people to serve others unconditionally. You, Jacob, we're one of those breed ! Thank you for your service. Retired Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Third District Battalion Chief, D Platoon, Retired.
Timothy Kopicko
July 09, 2024 | Pittsburgh, PA
