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Lemuel J. Bell Sr.

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Lemuel J. Bell Sr. obituary, 1940-2019, Delmont, PA

BORN

1940

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Vaia Funeral Home, Inc

463 Athena Drive

Delmont, Pennsylvania

Lemuel Bell Obituary

Lemuel J. "Lem" Bell Sr., 78, of Delmont, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan., 7, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born March 14, 1940, in Chicago, a son of the late Lemuel B. and Ruth (Moore) Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason M. Bell; and sister, Anna Mae. Lem was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a nuclear training engineer by Westinghouse. He was a retired Navy senior chief petty officer, submarine service. Lem was a longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Export, where he served as a lecturer. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus, Manordale, Faith in Action, Meals on Wheels and Slickville American Legion Post 18. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Arlene (Cassidy) Bell; three sons, Lemuel J. Bell Jr. (Julie), Jeffrey A. Bell and Aaron Bell (Shelley); brothers, Harold Bell (Linda) and Millard Bell (Martha); sister, Tina Brodrick (Patrick); and a number of nieces and nephews. Lem was the proud grandfather of Lori (Felipe), Gregory and Riley, all of whom will especially miss him.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 724-468-1177. A funeral Mass for Lem will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 5900 Kennedy Ave., Export, with Father Efren Ambre as celebrant. Interment with full military honors accorded by VFW Post 33 Honor Guard, Greensburg, will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lem's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please mail contributions to Memorials Processing, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959. Please write "Lem Bell" on check memo line. To send online expressions of sympathy or to obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com.

Published by Tribune Review from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2019.
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May all the beautiful memories of the wonderful life Arlene and Lem shared provide peace to Arlene as the third anniversary of Lem's passing approaches.

Carole Broadhurst

Friend

January 6, 2022

MISS YOU MY LOVE

ARLENE

February 2, 2019

To the family and friends of Lemuel J. Bell, Sr., ETC(SS) and on behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans - USSVI, please accept our sincere condolences at Lemuel's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find kindness to warm you, sympathy to comfort you, and cherished memories to bring peace to your heart.

We are forever grateful for Lem's service to our country in the United States Submarine service. Lemuel served on the USS Nathanael Green (SSBN-636), USS Halfbeak (SS-352) and the USS John C Calhoun (SSBN-630). To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch.

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. 2 Thessalonians 3:16.

Bell, Sr., Lemuel J., ETC(SS), US Navy, now on Eternal Patrol -- Fair Winds and Following Seas to our departed shipmate. Lemuel's record is posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.

Rev. Ray Fritz, EM1(SS) - Acting National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI and assistant Carolina Piedmont Base, USSVI (803-619-1121), [email protected]

Raymond Fritz

February 1, 2019

Arlene Bell

January 23, 2019

We sailed together for several years. Rest in peace shipmates. Where did the years go?
Bob Driskell,Chesapeake,VA.

January 14, 2019

Our Prayers and Deepest Condolences to Arlene & Family. We will always be grateful to Lem for being available to drive me to my Ophthalmologist appointments following both of my cataract surgeries back in October of 2016. He was a wonderful and interesting person. May he rest in God's peace.

Mark & Bernadette Zahumensky

January 13, 2019

Bob whobrey

January 13, 2019

Lem and I crossed paths several times both in the Navy an at Westinghouse. He was a great person and always willing help when needed.
he will be missed , ours prayers for Arlene and the family

William Soule

January 13, 2019

Uncle Lem was always smiling, fun and interesting. Sincere condolences to Aunt Arlene and entire Bell family. Hugs & Love

Julie & Dennis Bartow

January 13, 2019

I worked with Lem in the training dept. at Waltz Mill. Lem was a great man. Always had a smile and was upbeat. Prayers to the family.

Joan Gourley

January 12, 2019

A kind man and loving friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

My love and sincere sympathy to Arlene, and all family members.

Laureen L

January 12, 2019

a loved one

January 12, 2019

Dear Arlene,
We were so saddened to hear of Lem's passing. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Rich, Kelly & Emma Heider

January 12, 2019

My sincere condolences to Arlene, Lem, Jr., Jeff & Aaron and the entire family. Lem was a wonderful man, loved by everyone who knew him.

Carole Broadhurst

January 12, 2019

Carole Broadhurst

January 12, 2019

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13

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Vaia Funeral Home, Inc

463 Athena Drive, Delmont, PA 15626

Jan

13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Vaia Funeral Home, Inc

463 Athena Drive, Delmont, PA 15626

Jan

14

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

5900 Kennedy Ave., Export, PA

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463 Athena Drive, Delmont, PA 15626

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