Rudolph J. "Rudy" Stridinger, 77, of West Deer Township, passed away, Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Saint Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born November 23, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Rudolph R. and Philomena "Minnie" (Affinito) Stridinger. Mr. Stridinger worked for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh as a Chef for the former Gilmary Center, Coraopolis retiring in 2006. He was an Army Veteran, avid golfer, enjoyed playing softball, and was a Pittsburgh sports fan.

Mr. Stridinger is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Lou (Evich) Stridinger; daughters, Michelle (Philippe) Yedlowski of O'Hara Township and Theresa Stridinger of West Deer Township; grandchildren David (Gina) Yedlowski of Connecticut and Jason Yedlowski of Plum Boro; sister, Nancy (Dewey) Chauvin of West Deer Township; many nieces and nephews. Rudy is preceded in death by his parents a son Michael Stridinger in 1988 and a brother Fred Stridinger.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Christian Funeral Mass 10am, Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Saint Victor Roman Catholic Church, Bairdford, West Deer Township, with Rev. Charles Speicher officiating. Rudy will be laid to rest privately beside his son, Michael, at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Twp.