Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Wilson Hamilton, 82, of Washington, died October 20, 2009, in his residence. He had been ill since June 2009. He was born February 6, 1927, in Hopewell Township, a son of Robert and Mabel Wilson Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton enlisted in the U.S. Navy on February 2, 1945. For his service he received the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged July 26, 1946. On September 13, 1950, he re-enlisted in the Navy, receiving the Korean Service Medal, Japanese Occupation Medal, China Service Medal and United Nations Medal. He was honorably discharged April 25, 1952. Mr. Hamilton attended the reunions held for World War II and Korean Conflict veterans. A 1945 graduate of Trinity High School, he also attended Milwaukee Engineering School. Mr. Hamilton worked at Washington Steel, as an electrician, from 1959 until 1992. He was a member Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion, Sunset Lodge #623, F&AM, Washington-Greene County Caravan, and served as president of Tall Cedars Motor Unit. Mr. Hamilton was the current Chairman of Supervisors in Hopewell Township, and served as secretary of Upper Buffalo Cemetery Association. He was a member of Third United Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed traveling and farming. On September 15, 1956, he married Ruth Cundall, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Matthew A. Hamilton, of Philadelphia, a daughter, Deborah Chappel, of Pittsburgh; a brother, Robert (Phyllis) Hamilton, of Claysville; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hamilton, a niece and several nephews. Deceased are a sister, Eleanor Moss, and a brother, Jay Hamilton. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2009. Burial will follow in Upper Buffalo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Cardiovascular Institute at Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.