Gordon Bryson Strong's Obituary
Gordon Bryson Strong (Skip), 92, of Leesburg Florida, formally of New Kensington, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the VA Medical Center Lake Nona in Orlando Florida surrounded by his wife and son.
He was born on May 10, 1932, in Tarentum PA, a son of the late Lawrence Elmer and Evelyn (Davis) Strong of Clearwater, FL, formerly of New Kensington PA. Prior to his retirement, Skip was employed by PPG Industries for 34 years, starting in Creighton PA and retiring in Ford City PA and previously employed by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Arnold PA.
Skip served in the US Army as a MP with the rank of Corporal during the Korean War, stationed with the 520 MP Division at SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) in Paris, France.
Skip graduated from Ken High in New Kensington and attended The University of Pittsburgh and The Pennsylvania State University.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Orlando FL and previously the United Methodist Church of New Kensington PA. He enjoyed spending time with his family and followed the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions.
In addition to his parents, Skip was predeceased by his sister, Barbara JoAnn Strong Peck and husband John Peck of Gonzales Texas. Sister-in-law, Jacquline McGregor Wolford and husband Jack Wolford of Lower Burrell, PA.
Skip is survived by his loving wife, Judith Evelyn McGregor Strong of 53 years, his son, Robert Gordon Strong and wife Elaine Lee Strong of Orlando, FL; his brother, Lawrence Melvin Strong and wife, Cindy of Palmyra, PA; his nephew, Kevin Strong; and his extended family, Anthony and Carol McGregor Purpura, and their daughters; Elwood and Carol McGregor, And their son and daughters, Gwendolyn McGregor Becker and husband James E Becker II (passed) and son; sons of Jack and Jacquline McGregor Wolford.
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