Darlene J. Letender's Obituary
South Park, Pa- Darlene Jo (Brown) Letender passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 at UPMC Family Hospice after a long and heroic health battle.
Mrs. Letender is survived by her three children: Tracy Letender Lonett (Terry), Ronald (Jenn) Letender and Edward (Melissa and Mindy) Letender. ‘Gram’ also leaves behind six grandchildren, Steve (Crystal), Jake (Corina), Ashley, Anthony, Linnea (Tom), Brandon, and four great grandchildren, Maddix, Aurora, Bella, and Zane. Also surviving are her siblings, Cass Czarniecki and Howard Brown, sister-in-laws: Sylvia Letender, Gwen Wagner, Gerry Clibbens, Dee Letender in addition to many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
Along with her parents preceding in death her beloved husband, Ronald Letender, of 56 years (June 1, 2019), sister Lenna Menz and brother Edward Brown.
Darlene grew up in Trafford, PA, one of five children of Esther (Ermin) and Joseph Brown. Growing up, Darlene did her life her way. Independent. Rebellious. Caring. Protector of all things great and small.
She joined her husband's passion for car restoration and all the great friends that would come by; their home became the neighborhood hangout and party home for all. Her greatest dream was to be a loving devoted wife, a compassionate attentive mother, an awesome grandmother and a great ‘G-ma’. She succeeded with pride and dignity as in her life, as in her death, her loving family and friends were by her side.
Dar proudly cared for many children, friends and family, and loved feeding everyone. Her home and generosity made her “Mom” to so so many. She had a zest for life, an infectious laugh and always looked forward to the next family gathering. Love for family and friends was apparent to all who had the good fortune to be part of her life.
Services will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A service will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 10:00 am at the chapel in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Wounded Warriors Project 600 River Ave., Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 p) 412-471-0935 www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to Family Hospice UPMC 310 Fisk St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201 p)412-687-2030 UPMC.com/familyhospice
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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