John D. Dempe

John D. “Jack" Dempe , 80, of McDonald died Thursday January 9, 2014.

He was born July 28, 1933 in McDonald, a son of Joseph and Lucille (McGinnis) Dempe.

Mr. Dempe was a Pipefitter for J&L Steel in Aliquippa for 29 years and then Quality Rolls in Pittsburgh for 14 years where he retired in 1996. He also was a sub-contractor as a brick layer. He enjoyed playing cards and fishing.

On May 1 1953 he married Lois Ann Parkinson, who survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Deborah Vadas of McDonald and Kelly (Terry) Plutko of Harmony; a son, Scott Dempe of McDonald; a sister, Viola “Porky” Hampson of McDonald; a brother, Robert Dempe of Sturgeon;  one granddaughter, Shawna (Scott) Simpson; and three great grandchildren, Drake, Ciara and Mason John Simpson.

Deceased are four brothers, Hinton, Ted, Ralph and William Dempe; two sisters, Betty Hampson and Laverne Faglio.

At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to gather  for a Committal service, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 11:00am at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Bridgeville.