Jack S. Geary

Jack S. Geary of White Oak, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1931, to the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Katrincsak) Geary. Jack was a 1949 graduate from McKeesport High School, served in the United States Air Force until 1954, retired from United States Steel in 1987, and was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. Beloved husband of Joann for 65 years, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and role model. His was a life well lived, full of love for his wife and family. The family has fond memories of him playing guitar, singing to his creative lyrics, dancing, drawing, and playing cards. He shared his artistic, musical, and athletic gifts with his children. Early in life he pitched softball for the United States Air Force. A talented craftsman, he spent many hours helping his children with home remodeling. He cared for family alongside his wife Joann throughout his life. They were inseparable until her death in 2021. Jack is survived by his five children Marcia (William) Rhoades, Valerie (Paul) Lucas, Vincent (Denise) Geary, Jacqueline (Jered Leber) Silberman, and Michael (Helen) Geary; five grand-children Ryan (Laura) Rhoades, Sarah (Richard) Stevey, Rebecca (Christopher) Havrilla, Megan (Michael) Brown, and Justin (Kristy Shearer) Geary; five great-grandchildren Jackson, Jacob, and Jayla Stevey, Lily Jo Havrilla, Cole Brown; twenty nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joann, his siblings Steve (Mary Ann) Geary, and Dorothy (Chester) Balawajder. Friends are welcome Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 20, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas, 410 6th St, McKeesport. Entombment will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com