Brenda J. Hughes – West Newton
Obituaries
August 1, 2023

Brenda J. Hughes – West Newton

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Brenda J. Hughes, 70, of West Newton, died Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born Sept. 12, 1952, daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Snyder. Brenda was previously employed by the Pennsylvania State Police at the Greensburg barracks and the former Valley Independent newspaper. Surviving are her life partner, Bill Hughes; three children, Bill Hughes III, Kimberly Brennan and husband David, and Jessica Zuraw and husband Dennis; grandchildren, D.J. Streets, Jimmy Hackett, Tyler Brennan, Tommy Brennan and Abbey Zuraw; brothers, Robbie Snyder and wife Patty, and Larry Snyder and wife Nancy; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a half-brother, Pete. According to her wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Holy Family Church, 225 N. Second St., West Newton. Arrangements entrusted to J. WILLIAM MCCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME, West Newton. Condolences may be left at http://www.mccauleyfuneralhome.com.

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