Obituaries
June 4, 2024

Leslie Ann Grimes – Charleroi

Leslie Ann Grimes, 55, of Charleroi passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, after lifelong medical challenges. Born on April 22, 1969, she was the daughter o f Thomas E. Grimes and Susan (Randall Tordi) Grimes of Charleroi. She had worked in sales at IBM in Atlanta. She loved living life and was very tight with her friends, always had a smile on her face and liked to dance. Her medical conditions never got in her way, as she was a free spirit who lived life on her own terms. In addition to her parents, Leslie is survived by her brother, Michael (Amy Goodwin) Grimes of Speers; sister, Erin Grimes of Belle Vernon; nephew, Evan Grimes; niece, Allie Grimes; and her close girl friends, Jennifer Pennline, Tracey Lynn Perowski, Daniann Patterson and Charlene Coulson. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m., the time of services, Thursday, June 6, 2024, at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation at www.helpfightra. org. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome. com.

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