Jared W. Souder
Captain Jared W. Souder, US Army (Retired), 43, died on Wednesday July 19, 2023 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, after a fierce battle with brain cancer. He was born August 21st, 1979 in Salem, OH the son of Bruce Souder & Sara (Talkington) Pitcock.
Jared grew up in Chester, West Virginia and shortly after graduating from Oak Glen High School, enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve. He went on to attend Youngstown State University as a ROTC cadet and accepted a commission into the active Army following graduation in 2005. In 2006, Jared deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 4th Infantry Division and served as an ordinance officer in Baqubah, Iraq. Following an injury sustained during a roadside bombing, Jared was discharged from the Army and returned to Pittsburgh to attend graduate school. Jared earned his Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh in 2010. Continuing his calling to serve, Jared led several local organizations focused on improving the lives of veterans by bringing attention to their struggles and finding them help. More recently, he found success as the Marketing Director for Questeq. Jared will always be remembered for his unyielding desire to live well and make a difference. He will be terribly missed.
Jared is survived by the love of his life and wife of over 18 years Sheena Lynn (McDowell) Souder, two daughters, Avery & Hannah Souder, his father Bruce Souder (Sharon) and mother Sara Pitcock, a brother and wife, Cliff and Jasmine Souder, sister and brother-in-law, Tera and Buddy Hartge and his beloved dog Jack.
Friends will be received on Wednesday July 26th from 3PM until time of service starting at 7PM in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.).
Private interment with Military Honors will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org)
7 thoughts on “Jared W. Souder”
Rest easy buddy. Jared was a friend of mine since kindergarten. After graduation we were friends but kind of drifted apart once he went to the service and started his own thing. I would think about him throughout the years. Through a friend I heard of his passing and it hit me pretty hard. A lot of memories with Jared and his brother and some other close friends growing up. It’s a sad day for sure. We weren’t friends on Facebook but after I heard about his diagnosis I wrote him a message and I knew he wouldn’t get it because we weren’t friends on there but it made me feel better expressing my feelings, and maybe one day we’ll cross paths again. Peace love and respect,brother. RIP
I’ve known Jared for a lot of years. He was always one of the nicest and sweetest that you could ever meet! So sad and so sorry! Praying for God’s love,comfort,and strength to his Dad,Mom,Sheena and kids,Cliff,wife,and Family! Jared will definitely be missed! Hang In There! He sure made something of himself in a very short time! Sorry,I won’t be able to make calling hours or Funeral. I have an Eye Dr.’s Appointnent that afternoon.
Thank you for your service Jared. You were always kind to me in school, and did great things with your life. Rest easy, for your work on earth is done. My prayers go out to your family.
Rest in peace you were always nice to me when we visited Aunt Becky and Uncle Dean.
Thank you for figuring for our country.
Please give his mother Sarah my regards. I do not have your mailing address to send you a hardcopy of this message. Let Sarah, you have my deepest sympathy, and the loss of your son, Jared. I did not know him well only met him a few times at family reunions, but he showed great love for his family and that he was a kind person.
I was shocked to learn of his death, as I had not known he had brain cancer. Please find comfort in that those who know him have a high regard for him, and that he was such a good person. My aunt and uncle his grandparents would have been so proud of him, and were while they lived. My parents were Gus and Ernestine Baumgarner.
Sheena, Sara, Cliff, and family and friends of Jared,
My heart aches for you. You all have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. Jared was such a great friend to me when I was in school, and I will always cherish those memories. His life and legacy show what a great guy he was, and there is no doubt he will be deeply missed by so many. May the love of friends and family and the peace and comfort from God surround you all as you grieve this indescribable loss. May lots of smiles lift you up as you share from your many memories with him.
Love,
Sarah (Shuman)
My sincere condolences to his family. I feel your grief. My husband just passed on July 12th of brain cancer. May God comfort you.