Mar 8, 2013

William Jerra Broad Jr., 87, of Washington, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, in Washington Hospital, following a short illness. 

He was born December 22, 1925, In North Fayette, Allegheny County, a son of William J. Sr. and Stella Gursk Broad.

Mr. Broad served in the U.S. Army from July 1948 to June 1950. 

Mr. Broad worked for Russell Industries in Bridgeville for more than 25 years. 

He was a Steelers fan and enjoyed NASCAR. 

On May 14, 1955, he married Sarah Ann Conn, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Dennis Broad of Washington; a brother, Ben Broad of Kentucky; and two sisters, Mary Clemens and Isabel Hughes, both of Washington. 

Deceased are two sisters, Stella Mae Plance and Katherine Morgan, and a brother, John Broad. 

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, in Forest Lawn Gardens Cemetery, McMurray, with the Rev. Michael Roach officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by William G. Neal Funeral Homes, 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.  

Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.