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John Dean Obituary
John H. "Moe" Dean Jr., 66, of Centerville Borough, passed away Wednesday evening, March 10, 2021, in his home.
He was born June 12, 1954, in New Eagle, a son of the late John and Louise Carducci Dean.
John attended the California schools.
He worked for Ferri Contracting in McMurray and later became a self-employed construction contractor.
John loved construction, gardening, landscaping, the Three Stooges, eating at the Texas De Brazil in Pittsburgh, and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A kind and giving man, he was loved by many. He loved his dogs, Cash and Sage and enjoyed taking Moleah and Rose for a ride in his Chickie car.
He was an active member of the Denbo-Vesta Six Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Joycelyn Oswalt Dean; daughters Jessica Dean and Kaitlin Dean; stepdaughters Jennifer Costanza and Krista Costanza; grandchildren Jenna, Liam, Eva and Izabella; siblings James Shutter (Fred), Bertha "Cookie" Lyon (the late Art), Talmadge Dean (Ann), Marion Mousourakis (Gary), Marlene Passmore (Ray), Marvin Dean (Georgene), Leonard Dean (Sandy), Bryant Dean (Linda), Vanessa Knob (the late Richard) and Lillian Burns (John); and several nieces and nephews.
He and Jocelyn had an infant child who passed away August 2, 2011.
Friends are welcome from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 15, in the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255, where family and friends will gather at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, followed at 11 a.m. by services at The Church of the Covenant, 267 East Beau Street, Washington, with the Reverend J. Scott Shetter officiating.
Due to the current limitations on gatherings, visitors to the funeral home will be restricted to 40 at a time and 75 at the church. Facial coverings are required.
Interment will follow in Scenery Hill Cemetery.
The Denbo-Vesta Six Volunteer Fire Department will hold a memorial service at 7 p.m.Monday in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests your consideration of memorials to Denbo-Vesta Six Volunteer Fire Department, 415 Low Hill Road, Brownsville, PA 15417, or The Church of the Covenant, 267 East Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301.
To share memories and condolences with the family, visit www.thompson-marodi.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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SUZANNE DUGAN
March 15, 2021
Jocelyn, so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. May love and peace surround u at this time. Sending prayers of healing for you and yours .
Suzanne Dugan
Marianne Dean
March 13, 2021
Rest In Peace, Johnny. I always liked you, which was the last thing your mother said to me in her last letter and I’m sending it on to you. Thanks for always being so nice. Prayers and love to the whole Dean family ❤
Holly Dickey
March 13, 2021
Rest In Peace Uncle Moe...you were always kind to me ... and a wonderful father !
Linda King
March 13, 2021
Rest in Peace, John Dean.
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