Obituaries
March 8, 2019

Alan Davis – Belle Vernon

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Alan Davis, 77, of Belle Vernon, Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. Born May 16, 1941, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Elmer and Rhoda Hicks Davis. Mr. Davis was retired from Combustion Engineering and was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his companion, Loretta Mullen; and a daughter, Tracy Lynn. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Davis, Melvin J. Davis Sr; and a sister, Sharon Boniella. Funeral services entrusted to the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS, Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon 724-929-6183. Interment will take place in National Cemetery of The Alleghenies.  Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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