Obituaries
August 30, 2023

Alan Michael Morris – Belle Vernon

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Alan Michael Morris, 31, of Belle Vernon, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, unexpectedly at his home. Born Dec. 2, 1991, in McKees Rocks, Pa., he was the son of Elizabeth Runyan Dillon who survives and resides in Belle Vernon. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past year, Alan worked at TTG Isotopes, Pittsburgh, where he worked as a pharmacy technician. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2019 to 2022, enjoyed working and playing with his pet dog. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Natasha Kasonka Morris, whom he married in April 2023; and maternal grandfather, Harold Runyan. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Nellie Runyan. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, followed by funeral services at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Ted Chapman officiating at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

 

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