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David Jones Obituary
David T. Jones, 73, of Saint Clair, passed away last year on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Born Jan. 29, 1948, in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Clarence Jones and Alice Hopkins.
David was a 1966 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School.
After high school, he served in the Vietnam War as a member of the Army.
He then worked at Rest Haven Nursing Home and drove for an armored truck service. After his career, he worked and enjoyed his time with Meals on Wheels.
He enjoyed target shooting, billiards, his family and friends, lending a helping hand at the Anthony P. Damato "Medal of Honor" American Legion, and was a diehard Eagles fan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded by siblings, Joanne "Blondie" Jones, Jeanne Houser and Elizabeth "Betty" Richards.
Surviving are his children, Brian Jones, Stephanie (Brian) Petrow and Alice (Robert) Stearns; siblings, Clarence "Mickey" (Cheryl) Jones, Mary Mathias and Kathleen "Kathy" (William) O'Malley; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, in Annunciation BVM Parish Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights, with Deacon Jack Quirk officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in David's memory may be made to the Anthony P. Damato "Medal of Honor" American Legion Post 792, 116-118 N. Main St., Shenandoah, PA 17976. Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., of Shenandoah, are entrusted with arrangements.
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