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Frederick E. Moore, Jr.

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 12, 2026

Frederick E. Moore, Jr., age 74 of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Jefferson Hospital. Born November 2, 1951 in Millville, NJ, he was a son of the late Frederick E. Moore, Sr. and Dorothy (White) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, two sisters-in-law, a niece, and his father-and-mother-in-law Ronald and Wilma Cessna. Fred was employed as the head transmission rebuilder of all makes and models at several local shops. He was an avid race car fan who built and drove his own small-block hot rod. Fred also served in the US Marine Corps. Survivors include his beloved wife Donna "Baby" (Cessna) Moore; his two daughters chosen by his heart, Vanessa "Baby Girl" Connors and Derronda "D.D." Spencer; his two biological daughters; his three biological grand-daughters; his three siblings Frances Patterson, Michael (Kathy) Moore, and Barbara (Ray) Hober; his brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Karen (Jerry) Pritt, Dennis (Brenda) Cessna, Roy (Karen) Cessna, Allen Cessna, Jim (Patti Kidd) Cessna; thirty-two nieces and nephews; thirty-seven great-nieces-and-nephews; five great-great-nieces-and-nephews; and his best friend Frank Varlotta. Fred was an anchor of strength to those he loved.

At Fred's request, all services are private and in the charge of the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-3454) www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Originally published January 12, 2026.

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