Mary (Staggers) Kiger

Mary (Staggers) Kiger, age 91, of Prosperity, passed away peacefully at Townview, in Canonsburg, Sunday, October 11, 2026, from a lengthy illness.

Born March 30, 1935, in Greene County, daughter of the late Milo and Margaret Staggers.

Mary married Duane L. Kiger on September 12, 1959, who passed on July 2, 2019. She worked for many years at the Washington Barber and Beauty Supply in Washington till it closed. Mary enjoyed sewing her own clothes, crossword puzzles, and collecting owl figurines. She is already sadly missed by her house cats.

Mary is survived by her three children, Ken (Connie) Kiger, of Iowa, Cheryl (Paul) Hardway, of Claysville and Duane E. (Chris Walker) Kiger, of Claysville; four granddaughters, three step grandchildren, and several great grandchildren; and a stepsister, Mary Lou Amos.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Ann Dye and Brenda Finnegan; two half-brothers and three stepsisters.

Mary was the last of her immediate family.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC. 3275 W. Roy Furman Hwy PO Box 434 Rogersville, PA 15359 Telephone: 724-499-5181. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11 :00 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Ron Ringer, officiating. Burial will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery, Richhill Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either Catnip Acres Clinic at 1159 Morris St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 or Angel Ridge Animal Rescue at 390 Old Hickory Ridge Rd. Meadowlands, PA 15347.

Please view and sign the online tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.