Persephone Fackiner-Riva – Charleroi

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Persephone Fackiner-Riva, one day old, went to be with her maternal grandmother, Michelle Fackiner, and paternal grandfather, Richard Riva, in heaven on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Persephone was born on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, daughter of Cheyenne Fackiner and Royce Riva of Charleroi. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Bella Fackiner, who was looking forward to her little sister’s homecoming; her maternal grandfather, David Fackiner of Vestaburg; and her paternal grandmother, Valerie Riva of Rostraver. There will be no public visitation or services. 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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