A lifelong resident of Pitcairn, age 70, on Monday, April 29, 2019.
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Dot” (Pearce) McCreary.
Dear brother of Pamela (late Thomas “Jocko”) Edwards of Pitcairn.
Uncle of Julie Edwards of Pgh. and John Edwards of Wi.
Fiancé of Donna Shields of Pitcairn.
John was a 1966 graduate of Gateway High school and he earned a B.S. from Geneva College. He was a heavy equipment operator and member of the Operating Engineers Union, Local #66.
John was a volunteer and life member of Pitcairn Fire Co. #2 and a life member of Pitcairn Camp B. He also served Pitcairn as a former Mayor and as a part-time police officer.
John was also a member of the F &AM Omni Lodge #582.
There will not be a visitation.
A Commemoration of John’s life will be held at Antonelli Event Center, in Irwin, on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from Noon - 4PM.
Arrangements with Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800.