William "Puff" Paredes

William “Puff” Paredes, age 91, of North Huntingdon, passed away on March 13, 2026. Born on July 19, 1934, in Donora, he was the son of the late Manuel Paredes and Josephine Sczmuc Paredes. A veteran of the United States Army, Puff was a longtime member of St. Agnes Church and worked for Helm’s Express, where he unloaded tractor-trailer trucks. He was also an active member of several local social clubs, including the Italian Miners Club, Guffey Club, Hahntown Wendel Club, and Hahntown Firehall.

Puff found great joy in simple pleasures. He loved gardening, bowling, taking walks, and fishing with his grandchildren. Above all, he treasured the time spent with his family and friends, who remember his warm presence and quiet devotion to those he loved.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Donna Lee Paredes, in 2009, his brother Robert Paredes, and his sisters Sylvia Sthal and Josephine Adam. Puff is survived by his son, Rick Paredes (wife Mary Beth), his daughters Debbie Petro (husband Paul) and Diane Petras (husband Bill), five grandchildren—Paul Cruz Petro (wife Megan), Kenny Paredes (wife Hannah), Dylan Paredes (Cortney), William “Billy Ray” Petras (wife Erin), and Angel Thomas (husband Tyler)—and six great-grandchildren, Peyton, Jaxson, Haizley, Austin, Calen, and Luna.