Obituaries
September 29, 2020

James W. ‘CJ’ Hurst – Ruffsdale

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James W. “CJ” Hurst, 61, of Ruffsdale, formerly of Finleyville, died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in his home. Born May 2, 1959, in McKeesport, he was the son of William E. and Nancy C. Messner Hurst. A 1977 graduate of Ringgold High School, he worked for many years as a truck driver for U.S. Steel’s Clairton Works, Riverlift Trucking Co. division. Years ago, CJ played softball around the Valley in the former bar leagues, but more recently he enjoyed golfing, fishing and taking trips to camp in Benezette, Pa. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Ashleigh Hurst of West Newton; and a daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Joe Costantino of Monongahela; a brother, Craig Hurst of Finleyville; a sister, Tracy Szubra of Elrama; four grandchildren, Makenley Costantino and Graidyn, Gracen and Tydus Hurst; his uncle, Robert and wife Judy Spencer of Tampa, Fla.; along with several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, with the Rev. Josh Green officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Guests are asked to please abide by personal protective guidelines and social distancing.

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