Doris Magiske – Finleyville
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January 15, 2022

Doris Magiske – Finleyville

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Doris Magiske, 84, of Finleyville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thurs-day, Jan. 13, 2022, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born March 8, 1937, in Elizabeth, a daughter of the late Bryce Bickerton and Caroline Knight. Doris was retired as a service manager for the former Finleyville Furniture and Ethan Alan Furniture in Pleasant Hills. She enjoyed cruises, spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at pool parties, and was a passionate donator to Christian missions. Surviving are her husband, Robert Magiske; son, Robert (Lynn) Magiske of Monongahela; two daughters, Donna (Kimbel) Clackson of McMurray and Carol Marie ( Joseph Clark) Territo of West Mifflin; five grandchildren, Nicole (Daniel), Matthew (Grace), Michael (Chelsey), Christopher (Jaclyn) and Amy (Zachary); 10 great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Alexia, Savannah, Francesca, Mackenzie, Natalie, Mia, Hayston, Hunter and Arthur; a sister, Carol (John) Walker and nephew, John Eric. Deceased are her brother, Bryson Bickerton; and step-father, William Dowlin. All services are private and under the direction of Kegel Funeral Home Inc., Finleyville.

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