John A. Deahl, 86, formerly of Butler, died Nov. 28 in Charleston, W.Va.

A veteran of World War II, he joined the Marine Corps the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

He is survived by a sister, Peg Simmer of Butler, and two brothers, Mickey of Butler and Bob of Charleston. Three sons, three daughters and their families also survive.

His wife, Chloe; his parents, Clarence and Alice; and sisters, Roberta DiBlasio, June Doss and Dena Brown, preceded him in death.

<B>DEAHL</B> — Services and burial for John A. Deahl, who died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, were held in Charleston