Brandon Victor Rands –  Charleroi
Obituaries
November 11, 2021

Brandon Victor Rands – Charleroi

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Brandon Victor Rands, 42, of Charleroi, passed away on Nov. 9, 2021. Born on Feb. 18, 1979, he was the son of Victor P. Rands of Charleroi and the late Margaret Motycki. He was a member of the Charleroi Slovak Club and was employed at the Adams House PCH, as the food service coordinator. In addition to his father, Brandon is survived by his wife, Artilee Rands; grandmother, Janet Rands of Charleroi; stepfather, Rick ‘Mo’ Motycki of Charleroi; brothers, Dylan (Joanie) Rands of New Castle and Mason (Almond) Rands of Monessen; sisters, Tess Motycki of Charleroi and Miranda Rands, of Donora; brother-in-law, Michael (Chrissy) Cassin, of Newell; father-in-law, Arthur (Linda) Cassin; mother-in-law, Terri (Larry) Fedutes; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. As per Brandon’s wishes, there will be no services. A memorial celebration will be announced by the family at a future date. Arrangements are entrusted to the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

 

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