Courtney Marie Harkins

Courtney Marie Harkins, 31, of Irwin, died unexpectedly Friday August 23, 2024. She was born November 19, 1992 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Larry C. and Allison L. (Weathers) Harkins of Irwin. Courtney loved the theater. She was a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School where she was a member of the drama guild and the marching band and served as drum major her senior year. She went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in music education from Duquesne University and was involved with the theater group there. She performed with Stage Right, Split Stage, and Actors and Artists of Fayette County; among others. She also was an accomplished flutist and had given flute lessons. Courtney was not only regarded as an unprecedented talent in multiple facets on the stage, but a more incredible friend and confidant in the other aspects of her life. Everyone who loved Courtney found their life enriched by her presence. Her kindness, talent, and beauty poured over everyone who crossed her path. She consistently, without failure, brought grace, humility, and fondness for life to everyone around her. She was an animal lover, especially her three cats and her dog. In addition to her parents she is survived by the love of her life Michael Hamilla; her grandmother Carol Keifer; also numerous aunts and uncles and many friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Charles and Margaret Harkins and Albert Weathers. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday August 27, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday August 28, with Rev. Roger Steiner, officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.