Charlotte Jean (Popeck) Haught

Charlotte Jean Popeck Haught, 89, of Washington, PA passed away May 7, 2022 in the Washington Hospital, from Covid related complications.  She was born in Washington on July 13, 1932, to the late Charles (Josephine Zastawniak) Popeck of Washington and the late Bertha Brosky of Carnegie, PA.  After being abandoned by her birth mother at 10 days old, Charlotte was raised by her paternal grandparents, the late John and Josephine Popeck of Washington.

Charlotte was a graduate of Washington High School and worked at Brockway Glass Plant #7.  She was a member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers.  On September 7, 1953, she married Arthur “Sonny” Haught who passed away January 5, 1985. 

Surviving are two daughters, Rhonda Haught Leech of Washington, and Sharon Haught Hoyes (John) McQuay of Valencia, CA.  Also surviving are three grandchildren, Marissa Leech of Washington, Adam (Danielle) Leech of West Middletown, PA, and Matthew Haught of Orlando, FL; four great-grandchildren, Kayson, Killian, and Keaton Leech, and Brynn Haught; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Haught of Irwin, PA, a sister-in-law, Jane Popeck of Washington, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to her husband, parents, and grandparents, Charlotte was predeceased by her son, Gilbert Haught, her son-in-law, Richard Hoyes, and her brother, Edward “Mr. Po” Popeck. 

A Memorial Gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday May 16, 2022 in Dale D. DeAngelo Funeral Home at 1290 Jefferson Avenue in Washington.  A memorial service will follow the gathering at 12:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Swoger officiating.   Interment will be held in private in Mt. Prospect Cemetery in Hickory alongside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh, 2211 Lesnett Road, Unit 12864, Pittsburgh, PA. 15241.

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