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Jay C. Lewis

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 12, 2022

Jay Claude Lewis, age 86 of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born December 27, 1935 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John C. and Sarah E. (Grimes) Lewis.  Jay was a talented hairdresser and barber with a loyal following, an amazing ice skater (who once tried out for the Ice Capades), and an excellent golfer and true student of the game.  To all of these activities he applied a technical aptitude and curiosity, always trying to better his crafts.  Most importantly though, he was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed by the many, many people who loved him.  Jay is survived by his wife of 65 years Judy (Grotefend) Lewis; his children Robin (Paul) Haines of Indiana, PA and J.C. (Karen) Lewis of Raleigh, NC; his grandchildren Jordan and Casey Haines, Callie Jellots, and Koutnaye and Haley Lewis; his seven great-grandchildren; and also nieces and nephews.

As per Jay's request, there will be no visitation nor funeral services.  Memorial contributions in his name should be made to either the Light of Life Rescue Mission, 234 Voeghtly St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or the Indiana County Humane Society, 191 Airport Rd., Indiana, PA 15701.  Arrangements by the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, 555 5th. St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700) www.bekavacfuneralhome.com    

Originally published August 12, 2022.

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