KARNS JASON WAYNE Of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Turtle Creek and Monroeville, age 48, suddenly on Friday, March 31, 2017. Beloved and precious son of Ralph and Jeaneen (Lisak) Karns of Turtle Creek; treasured brother of Lisa (Tom) Payne of North Huntingdon and Ralph J. (Carly) Karns of Plum; proud uncle of Cameron and Alexa Payne, Emmalee, Addison and Lucy Karns; nephew of the late Marianne (surviving spouse, Larry) Schamus and Patricia (Edward) Jacobs; cousin of Larry (Erika) Schamus, Bryan Schamus and Mark (Tricia) Jacobs. Jason was a 1987 graduate of Turtle Creek High School, a 1991 graduate of Slippery Rock University and earned his Master's Degree from West Virginia University. He began his career as a Safety Engineer with US Steel at the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock. Jason then worked for several years for US Steel's Mon Valley Works, a few years in Detroit and, recently, for US Steel's Gary Plant in Indiana. Jason was a bright, intelligent man who was committed to his work and deeply devoted to his family. He loved to travel, and enjoyed shooting pool and throwing darts. Friends are welcome Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church, Turtle Creek, on Friday at 10 a.m. Jason will be laid to rest in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb