Obituaries
January 16, 2020

Valentine Cullen III – Leesburg, Va., formerly of Belle Vernon

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Valentine Cullen III, 83, of Leesburg, Va., formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away on Jan. 13, 2020. Born in Monessen, he was the son of the late Valentine Cullen Jr. and Anna Fekula. A graduate of Monongahela High School in 1995 and California State College, he worked in the mining business and retired from the federal government. He received an honorable discharge from the Air National Guard Reserve. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Elaine Cullen of Leesburg, Va. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Valori Ann Cullen. A private funeral service was held Jan. 16, 2020. Arrangements were entrusted to SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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