John T. Carson – Donora

John T. Carson, 86, a lifelong resident of Donora, passed away peacefully July 12, 2026, at Quality Life Services at Apollo. He was born in Donora, son of the late John Russell and Dorothy Pyle Carson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Eleanor Hemphill, who passed away three months ago. John was a graduate of Donora High School and Washington and Jefferson College. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War....

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