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Of Shadyside on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Miles W. Young, Jr.; loving mother of Shirley Cannata (the late Ralph) and the late Miles W. Young III (survived by Mary); loving grandmother of Ralph Cannata (Krissy) and Chelsea Cannata; beloved sister of the late Elizabeth Andolina (Anthony), Nancy Vales (John) and Jack Haney; also survived by sisters Marlene Patterson (Rick) and Patricia McNavish (Chuck), brother Joseph Kress (Debbie) and many loving nieces and nephews. Shirley, widely known as "Mam", was a devout Catholic who worked at St. Raphael Church for 32 years. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOMES, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Sunday, 2-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Monday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Condolences may be left at www.mccabebrothers.com.
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Betsy LaRussa
September 29, 2019
So very sorry -your mom was the best and everyone loved her dearly 
Cherish all the good memories
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Verna Madden
September 28, 2019
So happy we were able to know Shirl and please know deepest sympathy to all of her family. Mike and Verna Madden
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