John Andrew ‘Boo Boo’ Coleman – Donora
Obituaries
December 1, 2021

John Andrew ‘Boo Boo’ Coleman – Donora

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John Andrew “Boo Boo” Coleman, 63, of Donora died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in his daughter’s home in Pittsburgh. He was born in Washington, Pa. on Feb. 27, 1958, the son of the late Arthur Coleman and Elizabeth “Betty” Davis. John “Boo Boo” Coleman enjoyed fishing in his retirement days and was a dedicated Steelers fan. He worked at Waste Management for 30 years and loved being surrounded by his good friends and family. He was a caring and loving father of three. Survivors include two daughters, Tonya Consonery and Nicole Wall; and son John Andrew Coleman Jr. and daughter in-law Melissa Nelson. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Darien Larkin, Damien Larkin, Isaiah Wall, Trinity Coleman and Talon Nelson. He is survived by his four siblings; Arthur “Skins” Coleman, James “Butch” Coleman, Edith “EdieMo” Coleman and Samella “Sam” Coleman. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Micheal Coleman and Jacquline “Bunny” Miller. He is also loved by all of his nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be celebrating his life from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, with a service starting at 4 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora PA 15033. He will be forever missed and never forgotten. 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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