Gloria Jean (Weiland) Kraeer

Of Eastmont and Turtle Creek, age 87, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Born the daughter of the late Harry Weiland and the late Grace (Seibert) Weiland.

Beloved wife of the late Larry Kent Kraeer, with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage.

Loving mother of Kelly (Dean) Manso of Monroeville, Karry (Michael McCaffery) Kraeer of Turtle Creek, and her cared for son, Brian McMullen.

Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Amanda) Lescinsky, Alyssa Lescinsky, Tony (Emma) Manso, and Lexi Manso.

Adored great-grandmother of Xavier and Myla.

Dear sister of Joan (the late Ken) Casebolt and Richard (Susie) Weiland.  Sister-in-law of Doris McKay and Elizabeth Kraeer.

Preceded in death by her siblings, Audrey Yeager, Thomas “Tommy” Weiland, and Albert Weiland.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jeannie was raised in the town of North Braddock and was a 1955 graduate of North Braddock Scott High School.  Throughout her lifetime, Jeannie developed skills in many different career fields.  She began her employment journey at a young age delivering newspapers and working for a drive-in movie theatre.  Jeannie then went on to work for the Westinghouse Plant in East Pittsburgh, AT&T, where she would retire following 20 years of service as a billing specialist.  She also worked following her retirement for Gateway High School as a food service worker.

Jeannie always maintained a close relationship with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior.  She was a longtime member of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, where she also gained countless friendships over the years.  Jeannie had a passion for caring for animals from a young age.  She also enjoyed singing, listening to music and playing her guitar.  Jeannie was a talented baker, and was well known for making the best Poppyseed Cake in town.  She will forever be remembered for her spunky, funny personality, and her devotion to caring for her family, especially her soul mate, Larry.

Friends are welcome to a Memorial Visitation on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 3-7 p.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Turtle Creek / Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350, where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.

Jeannie will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date.