Albert R. Weiser of Farrell, PA, passed away unexpectedly Friday (1-01-10) at his home. He was 39.

Albert was born December 23, 1970 in Sharon a son of Clarence R. 'Dick' Weiser, Sr. and Naomi 'Sue' Boyd Weiser.

He was a lifelong Wheatland and Farrell resident and a 1991 graduate of Farrell High School. He also graduated from the New Castle School of Trades where he studied welding.

Al was employed at A & M Specialties, Wheatland, as a tow motor operator. He previously worked at Ohio Steel Sheet and Plate Co., Hubbard, and Winner International, Sharon. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 432, Wheatland.

Al was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, archery, fishing and camping. He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins and enjoyed golfing and softball. Spending time with his family, particularly his children meant a lot to Al. He, his brothers and his dad looked forward to opening day of trout season each year at Little Neshannock Creek. He will be dearly missed by many, including his black lab, Sasha.

Surviving are: his wife at home, the former Patricia 'Pattie' Tremmel, whom he married September 8, 2001; a daughter, Jordan; and a son, Colton, both at home; his mother of Wheatland; his father of West Middlesex; three sisters, Brenda Fraley, Wheatland; Dawn Spaulding and her husband Chuck, Fredonia; and Christine Tucci and her husband Brad, Hermitage; four brothers, Rick Weiser and his wife Amy, Farrell; Jim Weiser and his wife Kim, Wheatland; Gene Weiser and his wife Michele, West Middlesex; and Ritchie Weiser, serving with the US Navy, and his wife Jill, Virginia Beach, VA; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Bucciarelli, Farrell; a brother-in-law, Ed Tremmel and his wife Cheryl, Hermitage; nieces and nephews: Steve, Jason and Heather Fraley; Nicole, Jenna, Jacob, Noah and Kayleigh Weiser; Sheryl and Shelbi Gallagher; Chuck and Tiphani Spaulding; Tyler George; Brytaney Tucci; and Kali, Alaina and Olivia Tremmel; and special friends, Bob and Fred Mosley and the Mosley family; an!

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Al was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his father-in-law.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Weiser Children Fund, c/o Huntington Bank, 3250 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage, PA 16148; or to the family.

Calling hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday (1-06-10) and one hour before the service on Thursday (1-07-10) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday (1-07-10) in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Martin, pastor of the First Assembly of God, Hermitage, officiating.