Obituaries
July 31, 2020

Cheryl Ciepiela – Speers

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Cheryl Ciepiela, 68, of Speers, passed away at home on July 26, 2020. Born in North Charleroi on Dec. 6, 1951, Cheryl is the daughter of the late Albert “Gabby” and Marion Roberts Ciepiela. Cheryl was a graduate of Charleroi High School, Class of 1969. She was a former member of the Speers United Methodist Church and recently retired from Lee Supply. Cheryl is survived by her brother, Mark (Debbie) Ciepiela of Ocala, Fla.; and her nephew, Cory Ciepiela of South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. There will be no public viewing, and interment will occur at Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS SERVICES INC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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