Wendy Kister – North Charleroi
Obituaries
April 20, 2021

Wendy Kister – North Charleroi

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Wendy Kister, 72, of North Charleroi, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Wendy was born on Feb. 15, 1949, in Ashtabula, Ohio. Wendy enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching movies, her beloved dogs, and took great pride in being a homemaker. She was a Walmart associate for more than 14 years. Surviving to cherish Wendy’s memory are her husband, Greg Zuraw; sons, James (Mary) Grant of West Virginia, Daniel (Jenn) Kister and Doug (Gina) Kister; stepchildren, Robert Kister, Nick Kister, Samantha (Brandon) Huseman and Brandon Zuraw; siblings, Don and Bonnie; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wendy was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Daniel Braid; and grandma Penny. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021, AT SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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