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James A. Billy, Sr.

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 26, 2026

James A. Billy, Sr., age 79 and formerly of Clairton and Connellsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Born April 7, 1946 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Soltis) Billy. A US Army Veteran, James attended Northern Michigan University and worked as a salesperson. He was also a member of the Slovak Club in Connellsville. James joins his wife, the late Janet (Owens) Billy, who passed away in September 14, 1983. He is survived by his children Jeanine (Victor) Lukas of Scottdale, James A. (Amber) Billy, Jr. of Coraopolis, and Jackie Sever of Greensburg; his grandchildren Nathan, Henry, and Ryan Lukas and Dylan Sever; his brothers John "Jack" (Peggy) Billy of La Jolla, CA, Edward J. (Janet) Billy of La Jolla, CA, Francis "Frank" A. Billy of Clairton, and Robert "Bob" (Robin) Billy of Annapolis, MD; and also nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, 555 Fifth Street Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700), on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 3 PM to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10 AM in Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Clairton. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Originally published March 26, 2026.

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