Daniel M. Trenk Sr. – Belle Vernon

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Daniel M. Trenk Sr., 48, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. He was a son of the late George A. Trenk Sr. and Diane Cavanaugh Trenk, who survives and resides in Belle Vernon. He was born in North Charleroi on Feb. 9, 1973. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Daniel was a 1991 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children, Daniel Trenk Jr., Leanna Trenk and Madison Trenk, all of Belle Vernon; a brother and sister-in-law, George A. and Lisa Trenk of Monessen; and his loving companion of many years, Heidi Lynn of Belle Vernon. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents; George and Ethel Smarelli and paternal grandparents, Paul and Elizabeth Trenk. Private services will be held for the family. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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