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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 14, 2026
William "Puff" Paredes, age 91 of North Huntingdon, passed away on March 13, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1934, in Donora, a son of the late Manuel Paredes and Josephine Sczmuc Paredes. Puff was a member of St. Agnes Church, and a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Helm's Express, where he unloaded tractor trailer trucks. Puff belonged to several local social clubs, including the Italian Miners Club, Guffey Club, Hahntown Wendel Club, and Hahntown Firehall. In his free time, Puff enjoyed gardening, bowling, going for walks, and fishing with his grandchildren. Most of all, he cherished the time that he spent with friends and family. In addition to his parents, Puff was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Donna Lee Paredes in 2009, one brother, Robert Paredes, and two sisters, Sylvia Sthal and Josephine Adam. He is survived by one son, Rick Paredes (wife Mary Beth), two daughters, Debbie Petro (husband Paul), and Diane Petras (husband Bill), five grandchildren, Paul Cruz Petro (wife Megan), Kenny Paredes (wife Hannah), Dylan Paredes (Cortney), William “Billy Ray” Petras (wife Erin), and Angel Thomas (husband Tyler), and six great-grandchildren, Peyton, Jaxson, Haizley, Austin, Calen, and Luna. Services will be private, with private interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Puff's name to an animal charity of your choice. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published March 14, 2026.
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