Obituaries
December 14, 2020

Mary P. Tirpak – New Eagle

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Mary P. Tirpak, 95, of New Eagle, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in her home, where she was under the loving care of her daughter-in-law, Nellie. Born Feb. 28, 1925, in Bentleyville, Mary was the daughter of Andrew and Virginia Biscardi Pasquale. A homemaker, Mary was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela and every weekend loved going to flea markets. Surviving are two sons, Michael (Sheila) Tirpak of Port Charlotte, Fla., and George (Nellie) Tirpak of New Eagle; two grandsons, Dwayne and Paul Tirpak; two granddaughters, Tammy Broadwater and Jill (Frederick) Woodard; 17 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Michael Tirpak, who died July 7, 1986; two brothers, Anthony and Andy Pasquale; and two sisters, Ann Close and Louise Kershner. At the family’s request, services will be private. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be left online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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