Jay Hartzell Reece

Jay Hartzell Reece, age 93 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Beloved Husband  of 69 years to Mary J. (Zelkovic) Reece. Loving Father  of Alan Jay (Karen) Reece, Jeffrey Hartzell (Ann) Reece and the late infant Jay Alan Reece. Cherished Poppi of Alexis Caroline Reece (Kris) Howard. Loving Great Poppi of Hadley Howard. Beloved Son of the late John and Dorothy (Wymard) Reece. Loving Brother of Don Reece and the late Estella Reece Lightell. Special Uncle of Dr. Audrey Zelkovic and Arlene (Barry) Sukolow. Also survived by Nieces, Nephews and Grand Nieces and  Grand Nephews. Jay proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid sports fan and a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union. Family and friends welcome Friday, October 4, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220, where a blessing service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00 am. Entombment to follow in Christ our Redeemer (North Side Catholic) Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a Charity of one’s choice. www.slaterfuneral.com