Jeremy Charles Labella

Jeremy Charles LaBella, 27, of Washington, died Sunday, February 4, 2007, as a result of injuries sustained while fighting a fire. He was born June 13, 1979, in Washington, a son of Charles Anthony and Pamela Jean Miller LaBella of Washington. Mr. Labella was a 1997 graduate of Trinity High School and was Presbyterian. He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed golfing, and enjoyed camping with family and friends at Big Beak Lake Campground in Hazelton, West Virginia. Prior to becoming a firefighter for the City of Washington, he was a volunteer firefighter for 12 years with the Canton Township Volunteer Fire Department, where he had served as secretary and Captain, and had formerly worked at Pennsylvania Transformer. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister, Jill Renee Phillips of Washington; paternal grandmother, Nancy LaBella of Washington; his maternal grandmother, Marian Miller of Washington; two nieces, Megan and Haley Phillips; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Deceased are an infant brother, Jason Charles LaBella; paternal grandfather, Charles LaBella; and maternal grandfather, Paul G. Miller. Friends will be received 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, February 8, 2007, in Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, with Pastor Gary Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Canton Township Volunteer Fire Department, 2684 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. ******To all fire companies and firefighters bringing equipment to the funeral service, please meet at 8:15 a.m., Thursday morning at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Chestnut for assignment.