Jean K. Budlong

Budlong, Jean Kennedy, 85, of Windber and Indian Lake, Pa., died Dec. 9 at Windber Hospice, Windber, Pa. Born on December 7, 1928 in Hartford, CT, daughter of Arthur and Arlene (Lehman) Kennedy. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Burt B. Budlong; son, William H. Budlong; and daughter-in-law, Kimiko Budlong. She is survived by her loving children, Dale Mulrenan, Overland Park, Kan; her son, John Budlong, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and her grandson, Ryan T. Mulrenan, Overland Park, Kansas. Jean was a graduate of Endicott College, Beverly, Mass., and Newark State Teachers College. Before her teaching career, she was employed at Capitol Airlines (now United). While working at National Airport, Washington, D.C., Jean met her husband to be, Burt who was a captain for All American Airways, which later became US Air. Jean was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed sharing her love of the piano with her grandson, Ryan. Some of her happiest days were spent at Indian Lake, where she enjoyed family and friends. She liked to laugh about the many happy years she spent with her family at their home in Bedminster, N.J., and how she used to drive the horse trailer for her children to horse shows. The family would like to thank the staff of the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber Hospice, Jean’s caregiver, Dolores Weaks, and her close friends and neighbors for all their compassionate care to Jean. Friends will be received from 11:30 A.M. until time of service at 1 P.M. on Friday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, with the Rev. Ronald St. Clair officiating. Entombment will be at Richland Cemetery Mausoleum. The family suggests contributions be directed to either Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA 15963 or to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, UT 84741 in memory of Jean. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.