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Daniel R. Blair, 79, of Belle Vernon, Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Mon Valley Care Center, Carroll Township. Born Nov. 24, 1946, in North Charleroi, he was the son of the late Dallas Raymond and Jessie Rae Gardner Blair. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Mr. Blair was Protestant by faith and was a retired electrician from U.S. Steel. He served as union vice president when he retired from Irvin Works. Daniel worked for Volkswagen until the plant closed. In addition, he operated as a self-employed electrical contractor. Mr. Blair proudly served in the United States Army Reserves, based in Uniontown, retiring with the rank of first lieutenant. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and cooking. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his granddaughters, as well as vacationing with his family. He is survived by his wife, Teresa “Tess” Crusan Blair, to whom he was married for 56 years; two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Kristin Blair and Ryan and Holly Blair; sister, Debby Dubinsky; four granddaughters, Alyssa Blair, Alivia Blair, Marley Strother and Luna Blair; special nieces, Rayann Dubinsky and Allyson Lee (Jeff); and great-nieces and greatnephews. Daniel is also survived by his special cousins, Randy Blair and Matt Blair and their families, who reside in Florida. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Richard Dubinsky. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at Mon Valley Care Center for their loving care and kindness to Daniel. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-9296183. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, with Pastor Jeff Marton of HOPE Center Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.
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