Beth Ann Menke Philburn – Finleyville
Obituaries
June 21, 2022

Beth Ann Menke Philburn – Finleyville

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Beth Ann Menke Philburn, 62, of Finleyville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She was born Dec. 24, 1959, in Mt. Lebanon, and was the daughter of the late Edward Ronald and Marian Louise Myers Menke. Beth attended college at Edinboro University, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in social work. She volunteered most of her time to multiple VFWs and American Legions. She is survived by her sons, Kyle (Anne Quinio) Hufnagel of South Park and Neil Hufnagel of Seattle, Wash.; sisters, Laura (Greg) Flaus of Mt. Lebanon and Lisa (Rick) Foster of Mars, Pa.; grandson, Jude Hufnagel; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Edward Philburn, who passed away May 21, 2021. There is no visitation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by GILBERT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY INC. 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. The family would like to thank everyone within the Allegheny Health Network who took great care of Beth these past few months. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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