Obituaries
April 20, 2020

Chance C. Borgese – Monongahela

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Chance C. Borgese, 21, of Monongahela, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020. A son of Bonnie Britt Borgese, who survives and resides in Marianna, he was born in Monongahela on July 1, 1998. Chance was a regular and enjoyed being a member of Planet Fitness in Belle Vernon. He was employed as a home health aide and was in the United States Army Reserves. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Xander C. Sims of Marianna; maternal grandparents, Frank L. and Patricia Britt, with whom he made his home; paternal grandparents, Thomas F. and Birgit D. Sims Jr. of Marianna; an aunt, Amanda Britt of Monongahela; uncles, Justin Trumpie of Monongahela and Derrick U. Sims of Marianna; and several cousins. Chance was also loved by many of his friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements are being handled by FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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