Obituaries
November 5, 2020

John A. Taylor – Charleroi

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John A. Taylor, 55, of Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Born on May 13, 1965, he was the son of the late John Taylor and Donna Gray Taylor, who survives, of Charleroi. He had worked as a mechanic for Montgomery Ward and Valley Tire and loved fishing, boating and camping, the Steelers and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his mother, John is survived by his wife, Josephine Granat Taylor of Charleroi; daughters, Jamie (Joe) Pandullo of Greensburg, Sarah (Adam) McMillen of Charleroi, Katie (Cody Spadaro) Jeremiah of Dunlevy and Brooke Taylor of Charleroi; grandchildren, Dominic, Madison, Bradley, Alexandria, Christian, Lily, Landon and Layton; sister, Kim (Lou) Rialti of Monessen; brother, Scott (Jill) Taylor of Charleroi; brother-in-law, Brian Naccarato of Charleroi; sister-in-law, Lois (Rick) Merlo of Charleroi; several nieces and nephews; and his cat, Baby. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Mia Rose McMillen; and sister, Donna Naccarato. Friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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