James Edward Moore

James Edward “Spider” Moore, age 88 of Carmichaels, Pa. died Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.  He was born December 15, 1932 in Waynesburg, Pa. a son of the late Walter and Nellie Moore.  Mr. Moore was a 1951 graduate of Cumberland Township High School, where he was a star athlete.  Upon graduation he went on to play a year of Minor League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in the Korean War and upon returning home from service he started his family.  Mr. Moore worked for the Crucible Mine, US Steel Company and Dilworth Mine over his career.  After his retirement he loved to cook, especially new recipes, watch old movies on the TCM channel and dance to polka music with the love of his life, Anna Mae.  Mr. Moore was a member of the St. Matthias Parish at St. Hugh in Carmichaels.  On January 31, 1952 he married his high school sweetheart, Anna Mae Obrovac, who survives.

Also surviving is a son, James Moore (Shirley) of Waynesburg; son in law Gary Billetz of Greensboro, Pa.; two grandchildren, Ashley Moore (Brandon) of Waynesburg and Shirley Cook (Josh) of Holbrook, Pa.; two great grandchildren, Ivie and Gabriel Cook.  Deceased is a daughter, Elaine Moore Billetz.  He was the last of his immediate family.

Arrangements are private and under the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.