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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 08, 2024
William E. Banks, 76 of Dravosburg, formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on July 6,2024, at home after a short battle with cancer. Born to William E. Banks and Marjorie (Banks) Sopko on May 6, 1948. Affectionately known as Billy, he was the loving husband of 52 years to LaVerne (McKelvey) Banks. In addition to his beloved wife LaVerne, he is survived by his daughter Brandy (Jeremy) Linn, grandchildren Lauren (Derek) Zinkhon, Riley (Grace) Linn, Natalie Linn and Caleb Linn of Springfield, Ohio and granddaughter Baylee Banks of West Mifflin, Pa, siblings Thomas Banks, Larry Banks, Barbara Zapf and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he is preceeded in death by his son Benjamin W. Banks and sister Geraldine Filson. Billy served his country while being enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer. He also worked as a Corrections Officer for the State of Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Dravosburg American Legion Post 380 and was the one and only President of the Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Departments #1 Social Club. A Catholic Mass will be held Wed., July 17, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Church, followed by a repast at D.V.F.D. #1, 598 Ravine St., Dravosburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requestes donations to be made to The Jodie Matta-Dillinger Foundation and/or Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department #1.
Originally published July 08, 2024.
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