Jan 15, 2021 8:07 AM
Maurice John Fox, 76, of Commodore, PA passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after a lengthy battle with liver disease. He is now with his Lord and Savior. The son of Chester and Alberta Fox, he was born on May 6, 1944 in DuBois, PA. Maurice graduated from Reynoldsville-Sykesville High School in 1962. He was awarded many football awards including being the defensive player of the week numerous times.
He served in the United States Navy in Norfolk, VA aboard the USS Vulcan from 1962 to 1966. He later served two years in the United States Naval Reserves. A Vietnam era veteran, Maurice was honorably discharged in 1968 with the rank of Petty Officer Second Class.