Sylvester Stanley Laskey Jr. – Monongahela
Obituaries
April 7, 2019

Sylvester Stanley Laskey Jr. – Monongahela

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Sylvester Stanley Laskey Jr., 72, of Monongahela, passed suddenly on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Father of Sylvia Lang; father-in-law of Jeff Lang; grandfather of Alize and Vincent. Son of the late Sylvester Stanley Laskey Sr. and Lucille Davis; beloved brother of Patricia Dojack, Kathleen Brandt and the late Walter Stein; loving “Uncle Stosh” of Trina, Terri, Walter, Christine, Ernie, Andy, Joelleen and their families. Sylvester retired as an operational engineer from Local No. 66 and was a longtime member of Victory Hill Gun Club. There will be no visitation. A memorial celebration of Sylvester’s life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. If desired, family suggests contributions to a local VFW of your choice. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com.

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