Jon R. Serra Sr.

Jon R. Serra Sr. obituary, Smock, PA

Jon R. Serra Sr.

Jon Serra Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 17, 2026.
Jon R. Serra, 79, of Smock passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born on January 10, 1947, in Uniontown, he was the son of the late Frank and Norma Serra.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathleen (Paull) Serra; his children, Jon R. (Andrea) Serra, Jr. of Canonsburg, Jeffrey F. (Amanda) Serra of Connellsville, and Nicholas P. Serra of Uniontown; three grandchildren, Jackson, Jonah, and Leo; his brother, Jan Serra of Myrtle Beach, SC; his sister, Mari-Martha (Tony) Swetz of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister, Anita Jones.

Jon served in the Navy and, during the Vietnam War, served as a Hospital Corpsman in the Marines where he was referred to as "Doc". He was a rural letter carrier for the USPS for over 20 years. Jon was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, always cheering on the Pirates. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, watching old westerns on TV, and listening to jazz and classic rock music.

Visitation at Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Avenue Extension in Uniontown on Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. On Wednesday, a service will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill with full military honors accorded. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encourage at www.hakyfuneralhome.com

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