Obituaries
November 20, 2020

Mary Ann Haywood – Charleroi

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Mary Ann Haywood, 82, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2020, at Mon Valley Care Center. The daughter of the late Fred and Emily Zaph, Mary Ann was born on Nov. 14, 1938. She was a graduate of Charleroi High School, Class of 1956. She enjoyed couponing and spending time with her family. Mary Ann is survived by her three sons, Franklin of California, Pa., Mark of Slickville Pa., and Randy (Shannon) Haywood of Greensburg; two grandchildren, Brittany and Hannah Haywood; her brother, Fred Zaph of Charlotte, N.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Haywood; brother, William Zaph, her brother-in-law, Roy Haywood; sister-in-law, Gail Haywood; and sister-in-law, Linda Zaph. Friends and family will be received from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME, 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Roberts officiating. Interment will occur in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required inside the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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