Obituaries
October 9, 2020

William C. Brewer Jr.

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William C. Brewer Jr., 93, died of natural causes, Oct. 8, 2020, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born in Hyndman, Pa. Surviving are his daughter, Terri Jaworowski (Frank); son, William Brewer III (Diann); and grandson, William Brewer IV. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucille Brewer; wife, Esther Casteel Brewer; two sisters, Catherine Livengood and Gladys Gardner; and two brothers, Albert Ayers Brewer and Robert. Mr. Brewer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a ballast cleaner in Salamanca, N.Y., and at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen. He also operated the Elf Shelf in Monessen for many years. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, at Rhome Funeral Home, 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen. A burial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct.14, at Belle Vernon Cemetery. Visitors are asked to please wear a mask and practice social distancing while visiting the funeral home. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.rhomefuneralhome.com.

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