Wilfred “Russ” Levi Messenger, III, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.
The son of Wilfred L. Messenger, II and Joan (Malm) Levelle, he was born August 12, 1955 in Erie, PA.
Russ graduated from the Computer Learning Center with honors which led to his teaching profession. He was an instructor at the Indiana County Technology Center for 18 years, retiring on June 30, 2019.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, traveling and working on computers.
Surviving are his wife, Jean A. (Galloway) Messenger whom he married July 24, 1993; mother, Joan Levelle of Warren, OH; four children, Thomas Messenger of OH; Justin Messenger of OH; Regina Endress (fianc, John Higgins) of Josephine, PA and Eric Ehman of Blairsville, PA; seven grandchildren, a brother, Timothy Messenger (Maria) of Bradford, VT; and two sisters, Debra Guyer of Warren, OH and Mary Beth Clark (Jack) of Warren, OH.
He was preceded in death by his father.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Timothy R. Monroe officiating.
Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA
Due to the reimplemented government regulations concerning COVID-19, only 50 people will be permitted in the funeral home at one time. For this reason, you may experience a slight wait upon your arrival. Masks or face coverings will be required, and social distancing is encouraged upon entry to the funeral home as per CDC guidelines.
To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, visit www.shoemaker familyservices.com
