Charlene Nuzum Paluda

Charlene Nuzum Paluda, 80, of Canonsburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray, PA. She was born on November 7, 1939, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Merle Nuzum, and Clara Goslin Nuzum (William L. Reed) Reed. Charlene attended Washington High School, in Washington, PA. Growing up, she attended the Full Gospel Tabernacle in West End of Washington, PA, where her uncle and grandfather were pastors. She also attended the Central Assembly of God for a period of time. Mrs. Paluda worked at Taylor’s Drug Store (where she met her first husband); the Peggy Ann Shop (which was managed by her mother); the Paris Shop; Howard Johnson’s (where she worked with her brother, David); the Chalfont Restaurant, in McMurray, PA; Ramada Inn (where she worked with her sister); Brockway #1/Hazel Atlas; Bobbie Brooks (where she met several lifetime friends); the George Washington Hotel; and finally at Washington-Greene ARS, where she started out as an aid, and moved her way up, and retired as a manager. Charlene last resided at the Canon House, in Canonsburg, PA, where she made several close friends. She loved playing bingo and pokeno, and was ultimately selected to Call for both games. She also enjoyed crocheting, crafts, art, and music, especially music from the 50’s. Some of her favorite music artists were Elvis, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, and Barry Manilow. She actively enjoyed participating in, and attending many events that involved her children and grandchildren over the years. One of the recent highlights in her life was celebrating her 80th birthday at Franco’s Trattoria Restaurant, in McMurray, PA. Above all, she loved the Lord, her family and friends. On February 24, 1962, she married John F. Paluda, who passed away on August 11, 1996. Surviving are a daughter, Robin Paluda (Bradley W.) Acklin, of Burgettstown, PA; two siblings, Joseph (the late Naomi) Nuzum, of Washington, PA, and Susie (Harold) Bowman, of Canonsburg, PA; grandchildren, Kimberly A. Strope, Ginger M. Strope, Brittany N. Acklin, and Courtney E. Acklin (Ryan) Kelley; great grandchildren, Joseph, Sheridan, Savannah, Sierra, William, and Bradley, arriving in May; a great-great granddaughter, Kambrii; former daughter-in-law, Pamela Graham, of Washington; several nieces and nephews; and her former husband, Richard L. “Dick” Strope, of Washington. Deceased are a son, Richard J. Strope, and a brother, David Nuzum. Friends will be received on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020, with Pastor Todd Stemple officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery, in Washington, PA.