Mary E. Kuffner

Obituary

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | September 23, 2024

Born on September 29, 1927 in Elwood, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Floyd L. and Clevie A. Lackey Jeffries. While most recently she resided in Kennedy Township, she lived over 70 years in Glassport. She passed away on September 19, just 10 days shy of her 97th birthday.

She is survived by her son, Alan E. Kuffner (Diane) and daughters, Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt (Bruce G. Betty, deceased) and Nancy Thomas (Robert), grandson, Alan P. Kuffner, long-time family friend, Cathleen Gialloreto and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 55 years, Alan E. Kuffner, Sr. and daughter, Lynn Anne Kuffner; and siblings Jack L. Jeffries, William H. Jeffries, Robert Jeffries and JoAnn Geruschat.

Mary was a proud and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. And, she was always willing to help others whether at the church food bank or McKeesport pre-school with Fran, her kids’ PTA, March of Dimes fund-raising events, the Home for Crippled Children (now Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh) or visiting shut-ins with June.

In her later years, she volunteered at a church pizza kitchen, enjoyed watching Pitt basketball and football, the Pirates and Steelers and crocheted dozens of colorful winter hats for local kids. Sincere appreciation to the staff and residents at Concordia at Wexford for the care and kindness extended to Mary over the last 7 weeks.

In honor of her many ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War, she encourages all to protect our freedom by voting for Harris/Walz in November. Family and friends will be received Monday from 2 to 6pm at Sperling Funeral Home 700 Blazier Drive McCandless Twp, PA 15090. Where service will take place at 6 PM.  Burial at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, September 24 at 11 amwith Rev. Jody Dausey, retired pastor of the Port Vue Methodist Church officiating.  Remembrances can be left at www.sperlingfuneral.com

Originally published September 23, 2024.

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