John V. "Jack" Lees, Jr.

John V. "Jack" Lees, age 86, of Valencia, passed away on Thursday morning, March 20, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 24, 1938, he was the son of the late John V. and Elsie Davidson Lees, Sr.

He was a 1956 graduate of Mars High School.  He played baseball in Mars growing up and had been in a semi-pro league.

Jack was a cabinet maker at Kitchen Fair Discount Center in Allison Park.  He also raised sheep and chickens and sometimes other farm animals on his farm.

He had been a member of the Jaycee's and enjoyed bowling at Mars Lanes for many years.

Surviving are two daughters, Sherri Pfeifer (Dennis) of Butler and Cindy Mikalauskas (Carl) of Renfrew, a son, Rodger Lees (Nancy) of Evans City, his grandchildren, Fred, Kate, Ben, Amy, Kelsey and Ashley, his great grandchildren, Owen, Abby, Kasey, Wyatt, Colton, Declan, Noelle and Theo, his sister, Karen Ebert of Valencia and his brother, James R. Lees (Alliene) of Mars.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda E. Baumgartel Lees, who he married on June 24, 1978 and who died on July 11, 2024.

Friends are invited to a Graveside Service in Mars Cemetery, Dobson Rd. Mars, PA on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Old Union Church Choir Fund, 200 Union Church Rd. Mars, PA 16046 or to Tails of Hope Animal Rescue, 3 Meadowridge Rd. Harrison City, PA 15636. Arrangements are under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA 16046 and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.