Obituaries
September 24, 2021

Jean Elizabeth Lane Huber – Bentleyville

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Jean Elizabeth Lane Huber, 74, of Bentleyville, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. She was born Nov. 16, 1946, to Harry Allen and Irene Lane. She grew up in Canonsburg and attended Canon McMillan School until the 10th grade. She enjoyed going shopping, watching David Letterman and “Saturday Night Live,” going out to dinner, talking with her sister on the phone, and spending time with her friends and family. She was a member of the Washington Moose Lodge. Jean was married to Robert Huber Sr. of Charleroi. She is survived by her son, Robert T. Huber Jr. of Bentleyville; grandchildren, Brittany (Jeffrey) Tarley and Chelsea Huber; sister, Deborah (Paul) Delfine; brother, David (Sheri) Lane; nephews, Matthew (Olivia) Delfine, Andrew (Brittany) Delfine, and Shane and Michael Woods; great-granddaughter, Malaina Tarley; great-nephews, Desmond and Evren, and a great-niece, Josie. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert T. Huber Sr.; and her parents, Harry Allan and Irene Lane. Jean will be remembered for her outgoing spirit, her love of chips and dip, her outspoken mind and her love for her family. There will be no funeral services, she will be cremated and laid to rest by family. Arrangements by CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

 

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