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Alan Reis Obituary

Alan J. Reis, 69, of Claysville, formerly of Monongahela, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in his home in Claysville. He was born May 24, 1956, in McMurray, a son of Aloysius and AnnLanham) Reis of Washington. He was a 1974 graduate of Ringgold High School and a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Mononaghela, where he sang in its church choir, helped with marriage preparation classes and volunteered his time with the parish festival. Alan worked for several years as a bricklayer for his family business, then retired from the U.S. Steel Clairton Works as a ceramic welder. He enjoyed music, traveling, hunting and was a member of the Arroas Haymakers Association in New Eagle. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Debra Donaldson Reis, whom he married July 26, 1981; a son, Michael Movahedi of Bethel Park; a daughter, Tiffany and Randy Bebout of Monongahela; three brothers, Michael (Laurie) Reis of Canonsburg, Joseph (Rebecca) Reis of LaCross, Wis., and Bryan (Carolyn) Reis of West Virginia; two sisters, Elizabeth (Joseph) Beckus of West Alexander and Kelly (Paul) Simile of Claysville; two grandchildren, Hannah and Gavin Bebout; and one great-grandson, Oliver Bebout. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess Street, Monongahela, (724) 258-6767, where blessing prayers will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela, at 10:30 a.m., with Fr. Levi Hartle and Fr. John Ferguson as co-celebrants. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Condolences for Alan can be made at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2026.

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Malcolm and Helen Hay

March 11, 2026

Sincere sympathy and condolences to the Al Reis family, I met Al through Steve Mesko, he performed 3 or 4 jobs at my properties for me, always a gentleman and superb work, he will truly be missed in his field of expertise 'S

Deborah riskus

March 4, 2026

Alan and his family were the first friends I had when I moved to Monongahela. My love to all of you for this passing God Bless and Love you all -

Irwin and Regina Lutz

March 4, 2026

While Debi worked at ACE Paints in McMurray for 16 years, Alan and Debi became our Friends. Alan was always a kind person...never a harsh word to or about anyone. Definitely a Christian man, funny and hard working. Rest in peace, Alan...til we meet again.....

George Crompton

March 3, 2026

What a lovely man. He lived next door to my parents in Monongahela and was always a great neighbor.

Shelly and Gary Toth

March 3, 2026

My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. Alan was top notch.

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