John E. Hays

John E. Hays obituary

John E. Hays

Upcoming Events

Nov

25

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc.

388 Center Avenue, WEST VIEW, PA 15229

Nov

25

Service

1:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc.

388 Center Avenue, WEST VIEW, PA 15229

John Hays Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc. - West View on Nov. 20, 2025.

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John E. Hays, age 74, of Ross Township, on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Son of the late Edgar Jr. and Stella (Gniatkowski) Hays; brother of Nancy Austin (late, Walter); uncle of Lori Baum (William), Richard Austin (Mandy), and the late Robert Austin (surviving, Janet). Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Family will welcome friends on Tuesday from 11:30am-1:00pm at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue, West View, PA 15229, where a Blessing Service will follow the visitation at 1:00pm. Internment to follow at Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery.

John was a proud Vietnam Army Veteran.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

25

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc.

388 Center Avenue, WEST VIEW, PA 15229

Nov

25

Service

1:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc.

388 Center Avenue, WEST VIEW, PA 15229