The late Rhys Juwan Taylor was from Donora, Pennsylvania. Rhys was a beloved member of the First Baptist Church of Donora and served his community as both the President of the Donora Fire Company and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). His unexpected passing has deeply affected the community and his family.
A GoFundMe campaign has been created by Chelsey Criss to support Rhys’s loved ones during this difficult time. The fundraiser aims to raise $5,000 to help alleviate financial hardships. As of now, $385 has been raised through seven donations. Contributors include Sadie Pallini and John Mountain, who donated $100 each, along with Lisa Black, Kat Ritzer, and Morgan Dillard who also contributed to the cause.
The First Baptist Church of Donora announced Rhys’s passing and provided details about the funeral arrangements. A viewing will be held today, June 28, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Donora. A firefighter and family service will follow at 7:00 PM. The funeral service, which will be a closed-casket ceremony, is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Ringgold High School in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. A repast will follow at the Donora Borough Building.
Condolences and tributes have poured in on Facebook. Angela Gressem expressed her condolences to the family. Quallan Hawkins remembered Rhys as a beloved member of the First Baptist Church, noting his gentle spirit and eagerness to serve the community. Shawn D Groomes offered prayers for Rhys’s family, while Bilan Thompson shared that she and her children would be praying for everyone affected by this loss. Many others, including Deborah Battle Marshall, Brenda E. Woods, and Cynthia Chaney, extended their deepest condolences.
Rhys Juwan Taylor’s legacy of service and love for his community will be remembered by all who knew him. His passing is a significant loss for the community of Donora, Pennsylvania.
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