Obituaries
October 4, 2022

George W. Deneen – Jeannette, formerly of Belle Vernon

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George W. Deneen, 61, of Jeannette and formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville, Pa. He was born April 14, 1961, in Sumter, S.C., son of Zane L. and Joan Horan Deneen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Deneen. His sister, Susan Moncini, passed away hours after George on Sept. 27. George was a 1979 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School. He then became a mechanic and worked for Toyota of Greensburg for many years. He was also a member of the New Stanton Gun Club. Left to cherish George’s memory are a son, Joseph Deneen of Jeannette; a brother, Zane L. Deneen Jr. (Charlene) of Swartz, Texas; a sister, Denise Muzina (Roger) of Gillespie; brother-in-law, Arthur Moncini of Washington Township; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his long-time companion, Joyce Bomblatus of Jeannette. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA 15401. There will be no public services per the family’s request. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

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