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Note: N14393 Todd D. Post
Pipeline construction worker
Todd D. Post, 52, of Cuero, Texas, formerly of Claysville and Washington, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015, in his home after battling a lingering illness.
He was born September 7, 1962, in Washington, a son of John D. Post and Celestine Hancher Post Jeanes.
He was a 1980 graduate of McGuffey High School.
Mr. Post formerly attended Claysville United Presbyterian Church.
He had been employed as a journeyman spacer in pipeline construction for the past 35 years with Local 798 of Tulsa, Okla., and was elected to represent his local union as a delegate to the annual United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters of U.S. and Canada Convention in Las Vegas in 2006 and 2011.
Mr. Post was well-liked and respected among his fellow workers and applied a great work ethic.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, who loved gardening, barbecuing, Sudoku and crossword puzzles.
He was a loving son who would light up a room with his smile.
Surviving are his mother, Celestine Hancher Post Jeanes of New Carlisle, Ind.; his father, John D., husband of Patricia Post of Avella; a brother, Troy, husband of Gabriela Post of New Carlisle; two nephews; a niece; several aunts, uncles and cousins; a stepsister, Lori Gordon of Washington; and friend and caregiver, Margaret.
Deceased are a brother, John Barry Post, who died in infancy; a stepbrother and best friend, Alan Gordon, who died August 8, 2014; maternal grandparents George (Dutch) and Margaret (Peg) Brownlee Hancher; and paternal grandparents Clark and Mary Dutton Post.
ÒCome unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Ó Matthew 11:28 provides comforting words.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing or funeral service. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Mr. PostÕs life at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, in Claysville United Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jerome Creech and the Rev. Meade Lacock co-officiating. Interment will follow in Claysville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice. Local arrangements are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
Source - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 21, 2015, page B6
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