Westley Allen Wilder Sr.

Westley Allen Wilder Sr. obituary, Hermitage, PA

Westley Allen Wilder Sr.

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Westley Wilder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John Flynn Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Westley Allen Wilder Sr. (known as Fish) 65, of Farrell, PA, was born in Sharon, PA on February 5, 1960, to Daniel Pegues and Annabelle (Wilder) Wright.
He was called home on November 14, 2025, at the age of 65.
Westley attended Farrell High School with the class of 1978. He played football with the Farrell Steelers.
He attended Community Missionary Baptist Church of Farrell, where he once served as an Usher.
He worked at the cheese factory in New Wilmington, O'Brien Nursing Home in Masury, OH, and Reynolds Services, Inc where he retired from.
Westley was an avid and loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He lived, ate, cried and cheered for his Steelers. He was what we called a "Ride or Die Steelers Fan", where the loyalty runs deep. As your love ones would chant "Here we go!!"
Left to cherish his memory are his sons; Westley A. Wilder Jr. (Quiana) of Garner, NC, Lamar L. Wilder of Sharon, Jahmel Wilder of Farrell, Jahal Wilder of Hermitage, Alan I. Wilder of Farrell and Jamar Henry. Daughters; Michelle D. Wilder and Kendra Odem both of Farrell. Brothers; Jimmie L. Wilder (Rosetta) of Hermitage, Robert Wright of Farrell, Blain Wilder of Hermitage, and Tommie (Vanessa) Pegues of Hermitage. Sisters; Michelle (Wilder) Sparrow and Lorraine Whiteside both of Farrell. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents. His step-father, Jordan Wright. His brother, Terry Wilder, and an infant son.
A memorial service to celebrate Westley's life will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Community Missionary Baptist Church located at 1013 Emerson, Ave. in Farrell, PA.
Messages of sympathy, stories and photos can be shared on Westley's memorial page, at: www.flynnfuneralhome.com.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

24

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Community Missionary Baptist Church

1013 Emerson Avenue, Farrell, PA 16121

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