John T. "Tom" Jelea, Jr

Passed 9/5/2009

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Obituary For John T. "Tom" Jelea, Jr

John T. “Tom” Jelea, Jr., 94, of Aliquippa, PA formerly of Steubenville, Ohio was reunited with his beloved wife, “Ginny” on Saturday, September 5, 2009.  Tom was a resident of Elderberry Court, Ambridge, PA.  He was born September 13, 1914 in Follansbee, WV a son of the late John Thomas and Sarah Jelea.  He was also preceded in death by one sister Elaine Fodor of Weirton, WV; an infant daughter and of course his beloved wife Virginia.  Tom retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and Spahn’s Dairy.  He was a member and served as an elder of LaBelle View Church of Christ in Steubenville and Steubenville Masonic Lodge 45 F & AM.  He was an avid musician and could really play a trombone in his day.  Tom is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Doris McIlvain and James of Aliquippa, Carol Welsh and Ted of Madison, TN and Helen Alberts and Mark of Wooster, OH; sister-in-law Eva Pell and Art of Oakmont, PA; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; two nephews; two nieces and many people who loved “Mr. Tom”.  Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (Formerly McClave Funeral Home), 611 North Fourth Street, Steubenville on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dale Szallai officiating.  Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Follansbee.  Memorial Donations may be directed to LaBelle View Church of Christ. 

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  • 09/03/2024

    How sad to see Tom's passing. Time passes, people move on and then an old neighbor's name pops up and reminds me of the nice family who lived down the street from me. My deepest sympathy to the daughters and family on the passing of a very gentle, honest man. May he rest in peace and may God grant you all his comfort and assurance of a life after death.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Doris, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I am praying that his passing was peaceful. There are no memories sweeter than those shared with family. Blessings to you and your sisters. Sincerely, Judy

  • 09/03/2024

    Mr. Tom was one of the most gentle men I've ever met. I remember and enjoyed attending father/son dinners with him. God bless and keep him.

  • 09/03/2024

    Helen, Mark & Family, You all have our (Dad, Mom & Jim) deepest sympathy at this time. You were so fortunate to have him so long. Prayers, Kathy Frey

  • 09/03/2024

    Sorry to learn of Tom's passing, wonderful memories we share from the Labelle View Ch of Christ will never be forgotten. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow. Sorry we were not able to attend Tom's service due to illness in family. Our Prayers are with you all.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Helen, Mark, and families, Reading the Herald Star online of your Dad's passing brought back some precious memories of childhood. Your Mom and Dad were always such fun folks to be around. I have fond memories of church,of growing up on Labelle View, and going to school with you, Helen, from kindergarten through HS. Just the other day I ran across some old photos of our Roosevelt classmates and another one where all us little girls got together for a birthday party at my house. Find peace in knowing that Tom and Ginnie are together again. Love, Donna Sue East Liverpool, OH donnasue0202@comcast.net

  • 09/03/2024

    i lived across the street from tom on arlington ave. i use to cut his grass he was a very nice guy he always talked to me he told me some good stories i am very sorry for your loss i lost my dad last year i feel your pain.he is up there know with all of his old friends from arlington ave. god bless him.

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