John E. Hays's obituary , Passed away on November 17, 2025 in Ross Township, Pennsylvania

John E. Hays

July 20, 1951 - November 17, 2025 (74 years old)

Ross Township, Pennsylvania

John E. Hays's obituary , Passed away on November 17, 2025 in Ross Township, Pennsylvania

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Schellhaas Funeral Home

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John E. Hays

July 20, 1951 - November 17, 2025 (74 years old)

Ross Township, Pennsylvania

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John E. Hays Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John E. Hays of Ross Township, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on November 17, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John E. Hays or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though John may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those John touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Edgar Jr. Hays and Stella Hays (Gniatkowski); his sister Nancy Austin (late Walter); his niece Lori Baum (William); and his nephews, Richard Austin (Mandy) and Robert Austin.

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Nov 25

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Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation
388 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

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Nov 25

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388 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

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