Obituaries
January 28, 2022

James Michael Morgan – Donora

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James Michael Morgan, 65, of Donora, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in North Charleroi on May 18, 1956, a son of the late James and Marjorie Patterson Morgan. James was Protestant by faith. He was employed by the Belle Vernon Walmart. James was a fan of all sports and was an avid golfer in his younger years. Surviving are his two daughters; Angelina and Martina Morgan, both of Pittsburgh; two brothers; Dave (Lynn) Morgan of Elizabeth and Scott (Tammy) Morgan of Debary, Fla.; a sister, Susan Egidi of Donora; and several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by the mother of his two daughters, Jennifer “Jan” Morgan. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC. 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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