Amos Pernell Cameron (1961-2025)

Amos Pernell Cameron, 63, of Leetsdale, passed away on October 29th, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Sewickley on December 23rd, 1961, a son of Barbara J. Cameron of Leetsdale and the late Amos Cameron. In addition to his father, he was preceeded in death by his nephew, Dulane S. Cameron, Jr. Amos graduated in 1980 from Quaker Valley High School, where he attended Parkway West Career and Technical Center.  Amos went on to West Liberty University and Allegheny Community College where he graduated with a degree in chemistry. Upon graduation, he worked for Mobay Chemical Company.  He started EMT class in 1986 and was employed by Valley Ambulance where he completed paramedic class and remained employed as a paramedic and later a paramedic supervisor for 20 years.  While there he spent much of his time mentoring and training others for careers in EMS. In 2006, Amos left Valley Ambulance to join the Emergency Medical Service Institute (EMSI) as a Regional Operations Coordinator.  He remained at EMSI until 2017 when he joined Heritage Valley Sewickley where he followed in the footsteps of his friend and mentor, Mary Caroly Nash, as the Prehospital Coordinator. During his career, he was the Assistant Chief of Leetsdale Fire Department and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Leetsdale Borough.  He chaired the Public Safety Committee of Leetsdale Borough. Amos served on the Allegheny County/Pittsburgh International Airport Disaster Planning Committee. Amos started a business as a professional photographer “Photos by Amos.” He also provided private security details for local estates in the area.  Amos worked at a number of ambulance services during his years in EMS including Economy, Robinson and Fayette County EMS. In September of 2022, Amos was thrilled to receive confirmation that he had a daughter, Ashley Whitted, along with four grandchildren: Londyn, Lance, Liberty, and Lavender. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Desiree Cameron- McDougal (Daniel), Capital Heights, Maryland, his brothers Leon S. Cameron of Davis, Florida and Dulane S. Cameron, Sr. (Stephanie) of Leetsdale, his bonus son, Blake Dunback of Pittsburgh, and a host of close cousins who were always available as well as a host of close friends to include: Judy Haluka, M.C. Nash, John Libonati, Billy Spinelli and Ken Lougerman. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, from 2-4 P.M. and 5-7 P.M. in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements. An additional visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6th at Triumph Church, 1293 Mt. Nebo Road, Pittsburgh, from 9 A.M. until the time of a funeral service at 10 A.M. Burial will follow at Sewickley Cemetery, 501 Hopkins Street, Sewickley.