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Leona M. (Lingenfelser) Hughes

September 12, 1928 - February 23, 2022

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Obituary For Leona M. (Lingenfelser) Hughes

Age 93, passed into Heaven on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late William; cherished Mom of Gary (Laura) Hughes, Gail Andersson and Lynne (Chris) Farabaugh; beloved Grandma Oni to Michael (Elin) Winder, Elizabeth (John) Twaddle, Christopher (Luke Stalzer) Farabaugh, Bryan Owens and the late Kelly Owens; Great-grandma Oni to Ryleigh, Ashlyn, William, Theodor, Cornelia, Danny and Grace. Leona was the precious daughter of the late Elsie and Joseph Lingenfelser and beloved sister of the late Betty Loadman, Grace "Gaye" Simpson and Joseph "Bud" Lingenfelser. She loved all of her family beyond measure. Oni had a beautiful childhood, blessed by two loving, Christian parents and three wonderful siblings who all loved one another dearly. All four of the Lingenfelser siblings were very special people who brought so much beauty, joy and laughter to the world around them. Oni thoroughly enjoyed music and loved playing the piano at church and her keyboard for family get-togethers. Oni was a beautiful Mom to her three children and she was an outstanding cook who loved to try new recipes. She enjoyed getting out and being in the workplace because of her great love for people of all kinds. She started her office career at J&L Steel in the late 40's. After taking a break to be a full-time homemaker, she became the secretary for Union Baptist Church for many years. She then worked in the office for Empire Bottle and finished off her career by working 10 years at Federated Investors in downtown Pittsburgh, retiring at age 80. Oni loved her children and grandchildren dearly and had many life-long friends of all ages. Her faith in God was the basis of her life and she was a true Christian in every sense of the word. She was kind, warm, loving and selfless. Oni loved to share laughter and she always made everything more fun when she was around. She loved all people and always saw the best in everyone.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227 on Thursday, February 24 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 10:00. Funeral Services in Peters Creek Baptist Church at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Peters Creek Baptist Church, where Oni was a member, 6300 Library Road, South Park, PA 15129 or the Baptist Homes Staff Appreciation Fund, 489 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Also in her memory, please do something nice for someone which is what she would want more than anything.

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  • February 25, 2022

    Pearl Grimm Altenhof

    I am sorry that I did not know soon enough to come to Slater's to meet Leona's family. I did not know her very well, but my deceased husband (James Altenhof) did. He was in the Air Force and would go roller skating at the Diamond Roller Rink when on leave. There he met Leona and she would write to him. Leona was a real morale booster. I only learned of Leona after Jim and I were married. By that time, she had stopped going roller skating and Jim lost touch with her, but her name was always in his little black book!. I did manage to keep track of Leona during these last years through Dolly Dilla Sherred. I did let Dolly know about Leona today. Pearl Grimm Altenhof

  • February 25, 2022

    Janeen Gamble Welsh

    Lynne-I'm truly sorry to hear about your mother. May her spirit continue to live through you and your family. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  • February 23, 2022

    Sharon Simpson

    I have so many wonderful & happy memories of Aunt Oni. My favorite ones were all of the great Memorial Day Family Parties she had. And, so many delicious Thanksgiving Dinners that our families enjoyed together. What a wonderful cook Oni was ! ! And, the dearest, sweetest lady in the world.

  • February 23, 2022

    Marlene Goob

    So sorry to hear about Leona. She was such a lovely lady always smiling and happy. We bought the house the family lived in on Middle Street. May she Rest In Peace. Prayers for peace for the family.🙏 Tom and Marlene Goob.