John G. "Jack" Steele

John G. "Jack" Steele, 86, of New Alexandria, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home. He was born July 20, 1933 at his farm in New Alexandria, the son of the late Clarence "Squire" and Emma (Kepple) Steele. Jack was a self-employed farmer and a co-owner and operator of Country Springs Motocross and he also worked and retired from R&L Development Company. He was a member of the Tall Cedars, New Alexandria Lions, New Alexandria Volunteer Fire Dept., Western PA Teamsters, Acacia Lodge No. 355 Free and Accepted Masons, Dairyman's Association, and a life time member of Police Rod and Gun Club. Jack was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School class of 1953 and 4-H Ag Leader for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to camp, riding his Gator, and spending time with his great grand babies. Besides his parents, Jack is preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley M. (Ball) Steele, two sons Rick and Ron Steele; two daughters Karen Leitza and husband Dave and Tracy Bonifazi and husband Bruno all of New Alexandria; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; two sister-in-laws Dorothy "Dot" Steele of Greensburg and Hazel Steele of Reno, NV; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6to 9 PM Sunday July 28, 2019 at P. DAVID NEWHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 215 Church St., New Alexandria, 724-668-2248. Acacia Lodge # 355 will provide a funeral service for their deceased brother 7PM Sunday in the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday July 29, 2019at Community Presbyterian Church, 1640 Keystone Park Road, New Alexandria. EVERYONE PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO CHURCH. Jack loved, lived, and breathed for his wife, family and his farm. www.newhousefuneralhome.com.

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