Obituaries
August 6, 2021

Daniel Joseph ‘Sugar’ Hall – Monessen

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The family of Daniel Joseph Hall, aka “Sugar,” 74, of Monessen announce with great sorrow his passing July 28, 2021. Born Feb. 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Rev. Willie Hall Sr. and Alma Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie “Bugs” Hall Jr. and Frank Hall Sr. A public homecoming service will be held at Newness of Life Ministries, 489 McKee Ave., Monessen, with viewing at noon, Aug. 6, 2021, and service to follow at 1 p.m. He will be interred Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations be sent to ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES, 608-610 Sixth St., Monessen, PA 15062, 412-461-3400.

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