Obituaries
June 11, 2020

David L. Jennion – New Eagle

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David L. Jennion, 56, of New Eagle, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born Oct. 5, 1963, in Charleroi, he was the son of the late Robert V. and Marjorie DeSellems Jennion. After his graduating in 1982 from Charleroi High School, Dave enlisted in the U.S. Army as a ranger. He was currently working as a cook and enjoyed reading, watching war movies and most of all spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Bethann Anderson Jennion, whom he married Feb. 21, 1991; a son, David L. Jennion Jr. of New Eagle; two daughters, MJ Anderson of New Eagle and Star Jennion and fiancé Anthony Albertini of New Castle; brother, Craig Jennion of Pitcairn; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Fred Savage of Belle Vernon; and two grandchildren, Jaxon Albertini and Mylee Anderson. Preceding him in death were his grandson, J.J. Jennion, who passed away Feb. 25, 2017; and two sisters, Debra Lynn and Corey Taylor. Everyone is invited to attend a memorial celebrating Dave’s life that will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Palmer Park, Donora, at Pavilion No. 1. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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