Jul 26, 2018

Russell Davies Dally, 95, of Zephyrhills, Fla., went to be with his Lord and his beloved wife Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Russ was born December 11, 1922, in Pittsburgh, a son of Alice and Russell Dally.

He attended elementary school in Brookline and moved to Peters Township at 15. He was a 1941 graduate of Peters Township High School. He then attended Waynesburg College, until he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in June 1942. Russ was a sergeant in World War II with the South Pacific Marine Division until 1945. He was later drafted into the Korean War from 1950 to 1951.

Russ met the love of his life, Shirley Jane McConnell, during his early childhood. They married October 9, 1950, and had their daughter, Victoria Lynn (Robert) Clarke, June 23, 1951, in Wilmington, N.C.

In 1951, Russ moved back to Peters Township with his wife and child. He worked at Massey Buick, until retiring in 1982. They moved to Canonsburg in 1958, where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and golfing with his wife.

Russ and Shirley moved to Zephyrhills in 1997, where he lived until his wife passed away in January 2018. They enjoyed playing golf together and spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed piloting airplanes and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and was an admirer of classic cars. Their beloved cat, Tom, still resides there with loving neighbors. His pride and joy was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved his family with all his heart.

Russ was a lifelong member of Center Presbyterian Church in McMurray. He was also a member of Chartiers Masonic Lodge 297 for more than 50 years.

Russ was predeceased by his parents, Russell Harold Dally and Alice Matilda Dally; his beloved wife, Shirley Jane McConnell Dally; and his daughter, Victoria Lynn Dally Clarke.

He is survived by his three grandchildren, Amanda (Daniel) Greene, Jordan Clarke and Ashley Clarke; his great-grandchildren, Ethan and Dexter Greene; and many nieces and nephews. Russ had a special relationship with his nephew, Bob (Jan) Guthrie.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chartiers Masonic Lodge 297.