Obituaries
November 14, 2025

Eugene ‘Gene’ F. Delia – North Belle Vernon

NORTH BELLE VERNON Eugene “Gene” F. Delia, 75, of North Belle Vernon, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. A son of the late Frank and Mary Brizzi Delia, he was born in North Charleroi on March 20, 1950. A resident of Southwestern Pennsylvania most of his life, Gene was a very active member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. He had previously been employed at Westmoreland Manor until his retirement. Gene loved World War II history, his model train collection and gardening, being famous for his vegetable garden. He is survived by his sister, Linda Delia of Uniontown, along with many cousins. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www. FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.

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