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Chad Cushey Obituary

Chad A. Cushey, 62, of Houston, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in his home, following and extended illness. He was born September 23, 1961, in Washington, a son of Karen Burns Pacilla and the late Charles Cushey. Chad was a 1979 graduate of Washington High School and had worked for J & F Tire and most recently Sarris Candies. He cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed fishing and gardening. On December 10, 1983, he married Cynthia Lindsay, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Brandy Clayton (Brandon) of Prosperity; a son, Chad Cushey of Houston; three grandchildren, Micheal and Nevaeh Holmes, and Amara Clayton; a sister, Valerie Espino of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Thomas Lukich (Lori) of Bellefonte; his stepmother, Eileen Dawson Cushey of Houston; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. At the request of the deceased, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2024.

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Ray and Vicky Strawn

March 9, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Karen, we are so very sorry to learn of Chad´s passing. Our very deepest condolences to you and his family.

Brenda (Bree) Murphy

March 8, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. I dated Chad in HS and went to school with Cindy. My heart goes out to you. Brenda (Bree) Murphy

Lewis Shuman

March 8, 2024

Thankfully I was blessed enough to meet Mr.Chad and have some wonderful conversations and Share some funny jokes he always very outgoing and with a comical sense of humor great man and beautiful soul .. My deepest condolences for the Cushey family may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief ..

Mike holmes

March 7, 2024

Chad it didn't matter what kind of day it was you always made me smile and laugh you were one hell of a man and I mean it I loved you man. I will nvr forget the day you drove always home with the alarm on in the truck omg I was rolling around on the ground laughing. And the talks we had on the back porch you were always their for me man you were like a father to me I loved hanging out with you we had a blast every time. You will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family in these hard times till we meet again I'll see u on the other side brother much love man.

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