Jesse L. Frost Jr.  – West Newton, formerly of Donora
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November 12, 2021

Jesse L. Frost Jr. – West Newton, formerly of Donora

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On Nov. 6, 2021, the Chief of the Universe dispatched a special team to come and receive a master controller, Jesse L. Frost Jr, 42, of West Newton, formerly of Donora, to come and be a part of a much larger system. Jesse was the son of Rev. Jesse L. Frost Sr. and Rev. Diane L. Wells Frost and the brother of Denise L. Frost. Jesse was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School, Class of 1997, enjoyed sci-fi movies and working with computers and radios. He served in the U.S. Army. Jesse was a member of New Vision Church in Donora, where he embraced his walk with the Lord, and one of his greatest joys was working at the light on the top of the hill, Fox 53, WPGH. He leaves looking for his twinkle in the sky, his parents, Rev. Jesse and Rev. Diane Frost; sister; Denise Frost; and the matriarch of the family, Aunt B Lyons of Donora; and a great host of family and friends. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at New Vision Christian Tabernacle, 201 Thompson Ave., Donora, with service at 1 p.m. and the Rev. Rhonda Higgins, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Monongahela Cemetery. Final celebration has been gently placed in the hands of HOUSE OF JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, Karl Jackson, funeral director, 724-379-5420.

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