John U. Russell Jr.; 92; of Liberty Borough; died Thursday; July 7; 2011; at Manor Care. Born Jan. 22; 1919; in Waynesburg; he was the son of the late John U. and Belle (Hartzell) Russell and the husband of the late Gladys (Carlson) Russell. John was employed by US Steel; Irvin Works; and worked in the cold reduction unit for more than 46 years. He was an Elder of Round Hill Presbyterian Church and member of the church’s Survivor group and choir; and served in the Army during World War II in the 40th Infantry Scout Dog Platoon in the Pacific Theater. John also served on the Port Vue Liberty School Board which became South Allegheny School Board. He belonged to the White Oak American Legion; Post 701; the Masons and Shriners. Survivors include children; Linda (Eugene) Himic; of Whitehall; and Jack C. (Mary Ann) Russell; of White Oak; grandchildren; Jason (Amanda) Russell; Sara (Matthew) Russell-Scholl and Ellen Himic; great-grandchildren; Abigail Scholl and Tristan Scholl; and sister; Sarah Eisley; of Clifton Heights. He was preceded in death by a sister; Anna Mae Malloy. Visitation will be from noon to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Round Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Round Hill Presbyterian Church; 2150 Round Hill Church Road; Elizabeth; PA 15037.