Samuel D. Gracey

Samuel D. Gracey, 88, of Hopewell Township, passed away, Friday, April 17, 2015.Born August 14, 1926, in Sewickley, he was a son of the late Pearl W. and Blaine Jacobs. A veteran of the US Navy Sam served as a radioman aboard the USS New Jersey during World War II. He was employed at Peoples Natural Gas as a foreman and retired with 40 years of service. A member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church and Coraopolis Lodge #674 F&AM, Sam was also a life member of Hopewell VFW Post 8805. He and his wife, Arla, enjoyed vacationing at the beach. Sam was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Arla J. (Benedict) Gracey; a daughter, Donna Gracey (John Pedrotti) of Wilkins Township; two grandchildren, William (Jolene) George, Jr. and Samantha (Michael) Stefan, all of Dillsburg, and two great-grandchildren, Samuel and Sylvie.In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Gracey George and two brothers, Howard and Harry Gracey.A memorial service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Road, Moon, PA 15108. His pastor, Reverend Doug Marshall, will officiate.Military honors will be provided at the church.Contributions may be made in Sam’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.Funeral assistance has been provided by Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.