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Joanne L. Schleifer

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 27, 2025

Joanne L. Schleifer, age 72, of Braddock, PA, peacefully entered into the presence of her Creator and Savior, on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1953, to her beloved parents, the late Theodore J. “Ted” Schleifer Jr. and Evelyn Florence (McClelland) Schleifer.

Joanne was always proud to boast about her Irish heritage while also being proud of her country and those who gave their life for our freedom. Her life was marked by service to her church, love and devotion to her family, and a commitment to excellence in all endeavors.

Joanne is the sister of William B. (Jean Ann) Schleifer of Duquesne and the late Theodore Joseph Schleifer III; aunt of Elizabeth “Liz” (Andy) Veyliotti of Portland, OR, Jenny Lynn Schleifer of Duquesne, Kristen (Nathan) Matusiak of North East, PA and William Brian “Bill” (Amy) Schleifer of North Huntingdon; great aunt of Addison Matusiak, Autumn Schleifer and Savannah Schleifer; godmother of many including Joanne (Hoffman) Stinson, Jenna (Evans) Magee, Mark Tongel, Blair Marie Montone and niece, Kristen.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Braddock Hills, of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Everyone please meet at Church. The Mass will be live-streamed on the Funeral Home website.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kane Foundation, 955 Rivermont Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Please specify McKeesport Kane on your contribution.

The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and staff at Kane Community Living Center, McKeesport, for the excellent care they gave to Joanne.

Originally published February 27, 2025.

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