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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.
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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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