Jay Robert Vaughn, 65 of Indiana, passed away in Punta Gorda, Florida, on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Born on December 11, 1957, in New Kensington, he was the son of the late James Robert and Louise June (Vaughn) Thomas.
Jay was a 1975 graduate of Cambria Heights High School followed by attendance at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He had many business ventures over the years but most notably was an insurance agent in Indiana for over 35 years having just entered retirement this year. Jay was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He often said, “You can never have too many friends.”
Jay enjoyed golfing, boating, gambling, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Jay is survived by two children, Allison (Kevin) Deptola, Stephens City, VA and Jason (Melissa) Vaughn of Indiana; six grandchildren, Ava, Isaac and Ivan Deptola and Jayce, Callie and Emery Vaughn; a sister, Candace (John) Peterman; a stepbrother, Joe Thomas; a niece, Rebecca Peterman; and a nephew, Michael Zungali.
Family and friends will be received from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 -8:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, PA. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Jack Lucas officiating. Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jay’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society online at https://www.lls.org.
To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.bowserminich.com.
