Albert G. Moore Jr.

July 3, 1929 - November 29, 2020

Albert G. Moore Jr., 91, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born July 3, 1929 in Wilmerding, a son of the late Albert G. Sr. and Hazel C. (Mellinger) Moore and was also preceded in death by his sisters Helen Davies and Margaret Short and a nephew Larry Davies. He was a charter member of West Hempfield Presbyterian Church, a member of Shidle Lodge No. 601 F. & A.M., Irwin, for more than 50 years, and a proud Army veteran that served in the Korean Conflict. Albert began his career as a machinist apprentice at Westinghouse Air Brake Company, Wilmerding. He owned and operated Moore and Shaver Machining, New Stanton, and prior to his retirement worked as a salesman for REM Electronic Supply Co. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed riding his bike on the Yough River Trail, and would volunteer with the YRBTC to maintain the trail. Albert was an amateur archaeologist. Later in life Albert earned his bachelor’s degree in Archaeology from California University of Pennsylvania and was given an award from the Society of Pennsylvania Archaeology. He is survived by his loving wife Ruth M. Moore (Beighley), children Bryan A. Moore (Catherine Cunningham) of Hilliard, Ohio and Dayan B. Moore (James Fairweather) of Milford, Connecticut, grandchildren Brianne “Brie” and Ian Moore. Friends will gather at 11 am on Saturday May, 15, 2021, at West Hempfield Presbyterian Church, Irwin, where a funeral ceremony will be held at noon. A masonic funeral service and military honors will follow. William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Irwin, 724-863-1200, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to The American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.