Jeffrey (Jeff) W. Sterling

Jeffrey (Jeff) W. Sterling obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Jeffrey (Jeff) W. Sterling

Jeffrey Sterling Obituary

Visit the William Slater II Funeral Service website to view the full obituary.
Age 74, passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2021, after an 8 year battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of 45 years to Jan and proud father of Lindsay (Rob) Oudsema and Matt (Denise) Sterling. Caring brother of Bruce (Patti) Sterling. Loving grandfather of Kate, Tyler, Vivian, and Phoebe. He was survived by many people who loved him including his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Jeff was raised in Masontown, PA and was a proud graduate of Penn State University. He was a lifelong Steelers and Pirates fan and loved sharing memories of games at Forbes Field. An avid golfer and fisherman, he enjoyed being outdoors and traveling with friends and family. He worked for over 30 years at Federated Investors. In retirement, Jeff focused much of his time and talents on philanthropic causes as Trustee of a charitable foundation, and he served as a board member of the Western PA Humane Society and Goodwill Industries. As a devoted member of Unity Presbyterian Church (Wallace Memorial), he served in multiple leadership positions over the years. Jeff was loved by so many family, and friends and will be deeply missed. Family and friends welcome Sunday 4-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220. Memorial Service, Monday, 10:30 a.m., Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Donations in his memory can be made to Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. www.slaterfuneral.com

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William Slater II Funeral Service

1650 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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