William Jacobs

William Jacobs

William Jacobs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by E.C. Finney Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 17, 2023.

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William Elias Jacobs, 100 years old, was born on March 12, 1923, at McKeesport Hospital. He passed away on August 11, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on August 18, 2023, at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025, followed by the service at 11:00 AM, also at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME. Interment with military honors will take place at Jefferson Memorial Park.

William attended Clairton High School. He dedicated his employment to US Steel (Clairton Works).

He served in the Army.

In order to honor William's memory, donations can be made to the VA Sunshine Healthcare network at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/43270197/ or a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

E.C. Finney Funeral Home, Inc.

235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045

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