John William Ely

John William Ely, 60, of Washington, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington. He was born May 1, 1953, in Washington, a son of James Walter and Helen Lawrence Ely. Mr. Ely was a graduate of McGuffey High School and attended Bowling Green University. He was an owner-operator, having once worked for Sorice Trucking and later for Estees and Regional Trucking. He had currently been working for Veltri Trucking. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed all Pittsburgh sports and NASCAR. Surviving are two sons, Jace (Meghan) Ely, of Pittsburgh and Drew Ely, of Washington; a daughter, Amber (Chad) Bentz, of Wheeling, WV.; a sister, Doris (Charles) Fairchild, of Taylorstown; four grandchildren, Isaac, Elsie, Bridget and Jude; his companion, Donna Pettit, and a former wife, Debbie Ely. Deceased is a brother, Lawrence W. Ely. Private services were held followed by burial in Washington Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 331 South Main St., Washington, PA 15301.