John Samuel Fee – Speers
Obituaries
November 1, 2022

John Samuel Fee – Speers

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John Samuel Fee, 87, of Speers, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2022, in his home with his loving wife by his side. Born in Charle- roi on Dec. 28, 1934, Sam was the son of the late George and Anne (Graham) Fee. A graduate of Belle Vernon High School, Class of 1952, Sam continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy in 1956. Sam served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1957 until 1959. Following his service to his country, Sam owned and operated Fee’s Pharmacy in Charleroi for 39 years until his retirement. In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his daughter, whom he loved dearly, Diane Lee Coughenour; and his brothers, George Thomas Fee and James Graham Fee. Surviving to cherish Sam’s memory are his loving wife, Patricia Pellick Fee; his daughter, Cytnhia Anne (Raj) Kathuria of Arizona; and his grandchildren, Arun and Brij Kathuria. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at HOGAN-MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE INC., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.hogan-melenyzer.com.

 

 

 

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