Obituaries
March 30, 2020

Alan Mugrage – Charleroi

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Alan Mugrage, 75, of Charleroi, passed away on March 26, 2020, with his family by his side. Born in Charleroi on April 14, 1944, Alan was the son of the late Warren and Myrtie Peck Mugrage. Following high school Alan served his country honorably by serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a past commander of the Charleroi American Legion Post 22, adjutant for 25th Legion District, a member of the Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association and loved being with friends and family. Alan is survived by his wife, Maria (Rialti) Mugrage; sons, Alan (Viola) Lofink, Robert (Debbie) Glesk, Raymond (Kris) Farias and Juan (Nikki) Farias; daughter, Valerie Farias; his sisters, Linda Hess of Ohio, Martha Girimonte, Sue Ellen Vavases and Wanda Mugrage; Robert and Linda Egler and numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who he loved dearly; sisters-in-law; Toni Boulanger, Linda (John) Fiorino, Barbara (Pete) Calladine; and brother-in-law, Louis (Kim) Rialti. In addition to his parents Alan was preceded in death by his sisters, Sharon Gleck, Bonnie Nutt and Brenda Mugrage-Stein; daughter, Renee Egler; and his sister-in-law, Sandra McGurk. There will be no viewing and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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