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Richard Hafner

April 20, 1937 — April 26, 2021

Clairton

RICHARD “HAF”  HAFNER

Richard Francis Hafner, age 84 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, died on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home.  He was born on April 20, 1937 in Clairton one of two children of Sam K. and Ann Marie (Salopek) Hafner.

He grew up in Clairton and was a graduate of Clairton High School class of 1955.  He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and the Reserves for two years during the time between the Korean War and Vietnam War.  Richard received a Bachelor’s degree from California University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Pittsburgh.  He then taught for 26 years for the South Allegheny School District.

His favorite past time was listening to Jazz music and Droopy’s (Blaine Hill BBQ) Ribs and Batman Sause.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald Hafner and is survived by wife of 54 years, Barbara Ann (Bauerle) Hafner; two daughters, Kelly (Steve) Cherepko of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania and Kristen Peterson of Whitehall Borough in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Logan Cherepko and Kyli Peterson and nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home 1701 Route 51 Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania 15025 www.stephendslater.com on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM.  A Blessing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10 AM.       His burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.

All visitors to the funeral home must wear a mask at all times.  During this difficult time, please sign the family register book, visit briefly with Richards’ family, respecting the social distancing rules for gatherings and take leave so that others may do the same. Thank you for your understanding.

The Hafner family would like to express their gratitude to Vitas Healthcare for their exceptional care of Richard.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Hafner, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, April 30, 2021

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home

1701 PA-51, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

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Visitation

Friday, April 30, 2021

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home

1701 PA-51, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

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Blessing Service

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home

1701 PA-51, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

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Cemetery Committal Service

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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