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John "Jack" Hails
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 21, 2025
John P. "Jack" Hails, age 76 of North Huntingdon, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1949 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward Hails and Ruth Watson Hails. Jack was a decorated veteran of the United States Army, having fought in combat during the Vietnam War. He served as a medic in the 82nd Airborne Division, and he was assigned to the Army's Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP). In his free time, Jack enjoyed collecting beer memorabilia at local flea markets, selling various merchandise on eBay and earning the title of Power-Seller, and reading science fiction novels. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his infant twin brother James, brother Eddie Hails, and two sisters, Jan Danchenko and Ruthie Lebron. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Susan Gordon Hails, one son, Jason Hails (wife Megan), one daughter, Mandie Wiltshire (husband Logan Scott), one brother, Richard Hails (wife Nancy), one sister, Valerie Riggen (husband Paul), two grandchildren Cheyanne Gess Brannan (husband Evan) and Zoey Hresko Leigh (husband Julian), three great-grandchildren Corey, Chloe, and James, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM with a service beginning at 6:30. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Jack's name to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or to the Hails family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published August 21, 2025.
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