Byron Harrison, 89 of Donora, PA passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born Tuesday, June 24, 1924 in Donora, the son of the late James and Estella (Trout) Harrison.
He was employed by Mon Valley Health Center where he worked in Central Kitchen.
Byron was a veteran of WW II and Korea serving with the U.S. Army.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, James Bernard Jr., Charles, Lawrence and Kenneth Harrison; five sisters, Charlotte and Mildred Harrison, Margaret Mullen, Ruth Kelly and Kathleen O'Neil.
Survivors include a special nephew Richard who lived with him and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Rev. James Bailey officiating.
Interment will be private in Scottdale Cemtery where full military honors will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions br made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243