NAME: Earl Eugene Christopher AGE: 71 TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Lower Burrell DATE OF DEATH: January 19, 2014 PLACE AND CITY OF DEATH: VA Hospital, Oakland DATE OF BIRTH: December 29, 1942 CITY OF BIRTH: Pittsburgh PARENTS NAMES: The late Joseph and Ruth (Lucas) Christopher SPOUSE NAME: His first wife the late Beverly Ann (Jackson) Christopher in 1997 and his second wife Mary Ann (Babicka) Christopher in 2013

DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS: Besides his parents and wife he is preceded by a son Edward Christopher, a daughter Tabatha Christopher, 2 brothers William and Joseph Christopher and a sister Judy Hanes.

CHURCH: A member of St. Margaret Mary Church, Lower Burrell OCCUPATION: He worked as a printer for Beacon printing in New Kensington for many years. He was a Life member of Arnold #2 Fire Company, where he previously held the offices of Assistant Chief and Assistant Captain, a member and a past president of the Westmoreland County Fireman Assoc., past president and treasurer of the Arnold fire dept relief assoc, He was a Vietnam veteran, a Air force chaplain and enjoyed puzzles and spending time with his grandchildren.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by a son Derek (Althea) Christopher of Leechburg, 2 daughters Michelle (Charles) Miller Canonsburg and Melissa (Raymond Foore) McGorty of Arnold, 4 grandchildren Meaghan and Dyllan McGorty and Christopher and Joseph Miller. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

VISITATION TIME AND WHERE: riends will be received Thursday 4-8 P.M. in the Giunta-Bertucci Funeral Home, Inc., 1509 5th Ave., Arnold, Pa 15068, JohnPaul Bertucci, Owner, Supervisor., Where the Arnold Fire Department will hold a memorial service at 7:30 P.M.

FUNERAL TIME & PLACE: A funeral mass will be held Friday 10 A.M. at St. Margaret Mary R.C. Church. Everyone please meet at the church. Burial will be private. To leave an online condolence visit

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