John (Jack) R. Staff, age 88 , of Donora, PA, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Jefferson Hills, PA.

He was born on July 13, 1926 in Fredericktown, PA.

Jack was a member of the St. Michael Byzantine Rite Catholic Church in Donora where he served as an usher for many years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Sacred Heart Society of the church.

Jack looked forward to his yearly vacations in Ocean City, MD where he loved spending time with his family at the shore.

He coached Baseball in Donora for the DYAA. He also coached basketball for St. Michael Church in the early years when the churches all had youth basketball teams. He also served as an umpire and belonged to the Mon Valley Umpire Association.

Jack played baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their minor League system for several years

He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy.

Jack was employed as a supervisor with Jones and Laughlin Steel.

Surviving is his wife Nancy (Sadler) Staff with whom he would have celbrated his 65th wedding anniversary in October; a daughter Cynthia A. Williams and her husband Dr. Thomas Williams of Donora; a son, Dennis Staff of Donora; a grandchild, Dr. Michael Williams and his wife Dr. Rachel Williams of Titusville, FL; and a great grandson, Jack Williams.

Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com where friends will be received on Monday August 11, 2014 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM.

Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Tuesday August 12, 2014 at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10:00 AM in St. Michael Byzantine Rite Catholic Church Donora, PA with Rev. Fr. Stephen Wahal as celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Donora, PA