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John F. Lalor, age 75, of Swissvale, passed away peacefully, in the presence of his family, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after a valiant, five year battle against cancer. Born in Braddock, PA on March 27, 1950, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Betsy (Jacko) Lalor. He grew up in Duquesne and, after graduating from Duquesne High School in 1969, he went to work at U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works until it’s closure. He then went to work for Urban Construction in North Versailles doing brick and block work. He was Catholic by faith, liked scratch-off tickets, going shopping and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
John is the father of Lisa Broadwater of Duquesne, Shawn Broadwater of Lincoln Place, and Justin Lalor of Duquesne. He is survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and is the brother of Harry (Mary) Lalor of North Huntingdon and Dianne (Gregory) Nemchick of Greensburg.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 2-7 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. James Bachner, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
John’s family would like to thank Dr. Bierenbaum, Dr. Kane, Maria and the entire staff at UPMC Cancer Center, McKeesport, for their compassionate care.
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