Obituaries
December 22, 2020

Jeffrey L. Sillence – North Belle Vernon

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Jeffrey L. Sillence, 69, of North Belle Vernon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A son of the late George and Meda Jean Jericho Sillence, he was born in North Charleroi on Nov. 29, 1951. A resident of North Belle Vernon for the past 27 years, he was formerly of Donora and was a member of the Polish Falcons Club in Donora. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ramona Kreger Sillence; one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Rachel Sillence of Greensburg; and one sister and brother-in-law, Vicky and Brian Rodriguez of Monongahela; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Frostie Kreger of North Belle Vernon and David and Deanna Kreger of Rostraver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George ‘Riff’ Sillence, in 1987. There will be no public visitation or funeral services. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, is handling arrangements. 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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