Marlene L. "Grames" Hughes

Marlene L. “Grames” Hughes, of Buffalo Township, passed peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at 11:11 p.m.

Marlene was born in Tarentum on Sept. 19, 1937, a daughter of the late Olive (Carpenter) and Bertram L. Cloutman.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and homemaker.

After she raised her children, Marlene took on a variety of jobs. She worked as a cook at the All Day Nursery in Freeport and at Sterling Care nursing home in Sarver. She worked in the housekeeping department at the Days Inn in Tarentum. She retired after helping special-needs children for W.L Roenigk. She also ran the concession stand for the Freeport Youth Football organization when her grandchildren played.

Marlene enjoyed word search puzzles, her dogs and spending time with her family.

“Grames” loved Pepsi and going to the casino, so have a Pepsi and take a dollar to the casino.

Marlene is survived by her daughter, Tammy Hughes, of Buffalo Township; her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Tracey Hughes, of South Buffalo Township; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers.

Hughes — At the family's request, there will be no public visitation and funeral for Marlene L. “Grames” Hughes, who died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The burial services will also be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of Redmond Funeral Home, 524 High St., Freeport, 16229.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local blood bank in the form of blood donation or Orphans of the Storm, 11878 PA-85, Kittanning, PA, 16201.

To send a condolence visit, www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com.