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TRACY COCHRAN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 17, 2013.

COCHRAN TRACY
Age 54, of McKees Rocks, on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Wife of Rick Cochran; loving mother of Tera (Chuck) Abriatis, Kayla Demko (Angelo Nardozi), Jamey Monroe, Brandon Cochran; nana of Laree, Domenic, Brayden, Adriana. Friends received Friday 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Saturday 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. After a hard fought battle, Tracy earned her wings to heaven.
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November 10, 2013

mandy gibbon

R.I.P tracy xx

October 26, 2013

DEE FARRIS

Tracey, you were an amazingly stong, positive person and I miss you.

October 24, 2013

Grace Workman

R.I.P Bingo Buddy...You will be missed

October 23, 2013

Cindy Derk

I got to know Tracy as she lived on my street and we often rode the bus into town together for work. Rest in peace, Tracy. You fought the good fight. I will remember you in my prayers. Deepest sympathy to the family.

October 19, 2013

Victoria Wade Haynes

Dear Family,

I met Tracey in the 7th grade and when we ran into each other over the years we would play catch up. She loved you guys and was a proud Nana. I know words are so insufficient at this time, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 19, 2013

I'm so sorry for the loss of Tracy. I will miss her so much. I had the pleasure of meeting her about 8 yrs ago when I visited Canada. She was a wonderful and sweet person. I will miss her so much and my condolences to her family. She put up a great fight.

October 18, 2013

Our deepest condolences..:(. The Sanner family

October 18, 2013

what a sweet angel heaven has gained. I know Tracy is working on a bingo game up in heaven :) she was a sweetheart and an awesome friend. I wished I could have met her in person but we were friends online for many years. No more pain and suffering. Blessings and prayers for the family. you will be greatly missed RIP my friend. (chpuddin)

October 18, 2013

Shirley King

We will miss our dear friend. Prayers for the family and friends. Now she can play that BIG jackpot in the sky !!! R.I.P. my friend

October 18, 2013

Gillian Deliman

RIP Tracey/GoneCountry - such a very special lady, a great friend in bingoworkz - Prayers and blessings to your family - you are sadly missed all over the world !! God Bless - love always - princessnz

October 18, 2013

Mary Corson

I consider myself lucky for having gotten to know Tracey, even though we never met. May God love you and keep you my friend. Heartfelt condolences to her family in their time of sorrow.

October 17, 2013

Sandy Henderson

RIP dear Tracey! You will be missed by many . I know whenever I see or hear Pittsburg Steelers, I will surely think of you! We played a lot of bingo together..you as Gonecountry..me as bobsgram. Love ya girl!

October 17, 2013

Victor Siclari

I had the pleasure of working with Tracey these past two years. She was a great assistant, smart, outgoing, proud of her family and her Steelers. She fought a great battle, never lost hope, and will be missed by her BNY Mellon family. We send her family our prayers of support. She is at peace and I am certain will be your guardian angel from above.

October 17, 2013

Mildred McClain

I am going to miss you so much. We only met online but we got close as if we had known each other our whole life. You were truly an amazing lady . I am so blessed to have known you. Prayers to your family . I love you !

October 17, 2013

Rip Tracey i met tracey when i was 12 years old, we stayed friends ever since, i was blessed to have her in my life. she has gone to heaven ,now and angel, i will miss her.prayers for her family.

October 17, 2013

debra gilles

Rip tracey,gone from our lives, and into gods arms,but forever in our hearts.i was 12 when we met, and stayed friends ever since, you were there for me when i needed a friend, i will miss you.

October 17, 2013

Scottice Griffin

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Kayla and Family from the Griffin Family in such a time like this. Keep smiling for we know that God has Embraced another angel in his arms.

October 17, 2013

Joanne Dressler

Kayla and family members, you have my deepest sympathy. R.I.P. Tracey and may you be raised to heaven on angels (black & gold Steeler colored)wings.

October 17, 2013

Erin Bialowas

Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family, Kayla. Hugs Erin(O'Leary) Bialowas

October 17, 2013

Shannon Basford

my beautiful friend I will love and remember you always, prayers to your family.

October 17, 2013

Carol Webster - Kepple

Tracy was my big sister as a kid. I always looked up to her in every way. We lost contact after both our mothers passed. She is now and forever in my heart and memories. Rest in peace my friend.

October 17, 2013

Jeanna Lull/Malzahn

My heart goes out to ALL of your family, friends, &+ loved ones Tracy. I know you will be their guardian angel, &+ watch over all of them always. May your soul rest in peace. You didn't LOSE your battle with lung cancer. You're not one to ever back down. ;) You just kicked it to the curb, &+ God took you under HIS wing, &+ decided it was time to take away all your pain, &+ take you somewhere indescribable, in all the best ways possible! :) A place called Heaven. <3 #GODBLESS <3 <3 <3

October 17, 2013

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October 17, 2013

Dawn Williamson

Tracey's children, you must be so proud of your Mother. She fought such a valiant battle against a ferocious disease and did it with humor and dignity! I'm know having her children and grandchildren with her every step of the way was a comfort to her.She's resting now and will be greatly missed.

October 17, 2013

Alice McCormick

Thoughts and prayers she was a great person and friend I will miss dearly

October 17, 2013

Tracey/Gonecountry/Goneski - May God wrap you in his Loving Arms. We know you are wearing Angel Wings, You deserve a degree of compliments for being the nicest, caring woman we have met on the Internet! We will miss you, and know you are watching down on us especially when we are playing bingo! Our Heartfelt Sympathy to the Family. God Bless You All! Jaf/Joyce - Pie/Ginny

October 17, 2013

I was a co-worker of Tracey's and was sorry to hear of her passing. She fought a very courageous battle and had a very positive attitude. She did not let her illness interfere with her life. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Maggie Kern

October 17, 2013

CM Dorothy Melzer

So sorry to see you leave us Tracey, my prayers go out to you and your family. Have fun in that Bingo Parlor in the sky.

October 17, 2013

Carla Lampel

So very sad to hear of Tracey's passing. My heart and sincerest condolences are passed onto her husband and family. Prayers for strength for you all.

October 17, 2013

Tammi Harding

My deepest sympathy to the family. I knew Tracy from Knights of Columbus bingo. She was truly courageous and fought a good fight and is now home in peace. May all the happy times comfort the family in this time of sorrow.

Tammi Harding

October 17, 2013

debbie stevens-magnelli

You was a fighter, its a shame you lost this fight. I will remember all the fun times we had growing up. Now have fun with the angels and enjoy the football games in heaven. I will see you again some day. Miss you with all my heart. Thank you for giving me a beautiful niece.

October 17, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 17, 2013

Dawn Fitzwater

Our hearts and prayers are with you. You are in the arms of Angels.

October 17, 2013

Judy &Floyd Bowes

My deepest sympathy for your family RIP Tracy

October 17, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Banaszak Family!

October 17, 2013

Debbie (Demko) Mullins

My deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Tracy. She will be missed she certainly was one of a kind. RIP tracy

October 17, 2013

tonya turner

To the family i am so sorry to hear of tracey passing my sympathy goes out to u she used to always sit in front are behind me in bingo

October 17, 2013

Beth Sullivan

Tracey, my fellow warrior, you always had so much determination and strength battling this disease we carry. I am so thankful that we reconnected...you taught me how to fight even harder. I love you.

October 17, 2013

Cathy Costa Fusca

Kayla....You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother..... May your happy memories Comfort You ....

October 17, 2013

Jean Demko

Tracy was a good mother, I know this because Kayla took such good care of her. You will be missed. You fought along hard battle, you earned your wings.

October 17, 2013

Barbara Vojtecky

R.I.P. Tracey.
To Her Children I'm so sorry for your loss.

October 17, 2013

Tracy you will be greatly missed, but you are in a much better place. You won't be sick or hurting anymore. Love Patty Cain Biondillo

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