John Edward Pleva

John Edward Pleva was born on February 11th, 1971 in Connellsville PA and spent his early life in Charleroi. After completing high school competencies he joined his mother and step-father in Texas. As an adult John enjoyed his life his way taking on adventures and employment in Dallas Ft Worth, Las Vegas and Florida. 

John spent the last 20 years in Florida and most recently in the Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach area where he was employed by FedEx. His employer and co-workers speak to his jovial, generously kind and helpful spirit that all who met attest to. He never met a stranger and his independent spirit propelled him to the kind of full life that he desired. 

John was at work at FedEx on March 27th 2025 when he was involved in an accident and died from his injuries. He was the only child of his mother Edna and his deceased father John Pleva. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his aunt Rachel Curcila. Left to mourn are his mother Edna McCloskey, step-father Rance McCloskey, and his uncle Frank Pleva, his cousins Leslie Hoskin and Tommy Haywood; numerous relatives and friends who shared this journey with John and were impacted by his character to be present in their life mourn his passing.