Obituaries
June 1, 2021

Paul Edward McCloskey Jr. – Charleroi

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Paul Edward McCloskey Jr., 70, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2021. Born in Charleroi on Feb. 21, 1951, he is the son of the late Paul Edward Sr. and Florence Pritchard McCloskey. Paul worked for Volkswagen, Coca-Cola and lastly PennDOT, where he worked for more than 25 years until his retirement. He enjoyed collecting guns, knives and was an avid hunter. Surviving to cherish Paul’s memory are a nephew, John Beebe of Charleroi; niece, Shelley Beebe of Charleroi; and his great-nephew, Seth Lenzi. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Beebe and his brother-in-law, John Beebe Jr. A graveside funeral service will be at Monongahela Cemetery at noon Thursday, June 3, 2021, with Pastor Jeff Marton officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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