John Preston Work

John Preston Work, 73 of Cranberry Township, formerly of Washington, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born September 5, 1945, in Washington, the son of the late Clinton and Glenna Walker Work. John was a graduate of Trinity High School. He also graduated from West Liberty College with a bachelor’s degree in business. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War, where he received the Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Expert M-14 Badge. John was the former owner of Ivy Green Flower Shop and worked for Conaway Outdoor Power Equipment for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Victory Family Church in Cranberry. John enjoyed boating, carpentry and loved to build anything. He loved spending time with family and friends and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. On July 14, 1978, he married Vallie Rush, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Shannon (Chad) Robertson of Cranberry, a brother, Sam (Marsha) Work of Stafford, VA; three grandchildren, Drew, Luke and Chloe and father in law, Delmont Rush of Cranberry. Friends will be received Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd. 925 Allison Ave, Washington, where services will be held Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Linda Mankey officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Gardens. Military Honors will be accorded by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175. Memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warriors Project, 301 Grant St, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.