Taylor Easterday – Donora
Obituaries
May 18, 2020

Taylor Easterday – Donora

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Taylor Easterday, 27, of Donora, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was born Oct. 6, 1992, in Manchester N.H., daughter of Norma Malavé Easterday and the late Carl Easterday. Surviving to cherish her memory are her mother, Norma Malavé Easterday; her stepfather, David Costa; her two daughters, Haven and Levy Easterday/Massey; her significant other, John R. Massey; two sisters, Amber L. Easterday of Maine and Courtney A. Easterday of New Jersey; two step-sisters, Jody and Julia Costa; a step-brother, Patrick (Kristen) Costa; maternal grandmother, Pilar Malavé of Puerto Rico; step-grandparents, Harry and Wanda Costa; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020.  A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Father Robert Hanna officiating. Washington County has entered the “yellow phase.” In order to be compliant with the new “norm,” attendance will be limited to 25 people at any given time. Guests are asked to obey social distancing guidelines and personal protection guidelines within the funeral home. Guests are asked to keep visiting time to under 5 minutes. Thank you. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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