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GARY LESTER Obituary
On Saturday, June 21, 2014, Gary L., age 68, of Crafton. Beloved husband of Judith Mixon Lester; dear brother of Wally (Cissie) Lester; and son-in-law of Don Mixon. Gary was a proud Vietnam veteran and will be greatly missed by the entire Mixon and Lester families. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER - STOVER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Avenue, Crafton, on Tues. 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, 50 W. Crafton Ave., Crafton, PA 15205 on Wed. at 10 a.m. Inurnment with military honors will be in the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Philip Church.
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Mimi (McGowan) Schneider
June 24, 2014
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers!
Bob Kress
June 24, 2014
I'm sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We grew up on Loyal Way and Gary was a good friend to my brother Bill and me.
The attached photo from the late 1950's was taken by Mr. Bill Windstein at their residence at 857 Freeland St. On the left is Gary Lester, Randy Windstein, Bill Kress 1946-2006.
Bob Kress
Chris Demor
June 24, 2014
Rest in eternal peace
May you be Judy's angel in heaven
June 24, 2014
Judy, Will always remember the good times Gary and I had working at Arrow Concrete together, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bill Hepinger (Hep)
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Gail & Mark Pawlos
June 24, 2014
Judy so sorry to hear of Gary's passing.Just know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 24, 2014
My condolences to you Judy and your family Gary will surely be missed. Lois
June 24, 2014
Judy our love and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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Jack Marks
June 24, 2014
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing, I grew up with Gary and his brother Wally, and have very fond memories of our younger days on Loyal Way in the Allentown section of Pittsburgh!!
Karen Powell (Hill)
June 24, 2014
Judy so sorry to hear of Gary's passing.Just know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
William Shields
June 23, 2014
Miss you Friend!
William Shields
June 23, 2014
Judy, I am so sorry for your loss, We all who knew Gary loved him like a brother, I am so saddened not to be able to see him or have him correct me when I get out of line. We have so many great memories. God Bless you and your family
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