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Denise Fowkes Obituary

Denise Fowkes, 56, of Salem Township, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Forbes Regional Hospital from PAH, a complication of juvenile diabetes, which she acquired at eight. She was a very strong person who suffered through many, many surgeries. She had three kidney transplants and numerous sessions of dialysis in between. She had worked at Eat'n Park restaurant, loved shopping, was an excellent cook, and loved her many kitties, which she rescued over the years. Denise was the much beloved daughter of Thaila Fowkes and the late Larry Fowkes, sister of Gavin Fowkes, niece and nephew to Audrey and Gavin James, and significant other to Scott Wigfield. Respecting the family's wishes, arrangements will be private. VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont (724-468-1177), has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send online expressions of sympathy or obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Amy McCluske

July 23, 2025

I graduated in 1987 with Denise. I also worked at Eat& Park with her. Denise was one of the sweetest person I have ever met. Prayers to the family and friends of Denise.

Rick O'Mahony

July 22, 2025

Thaila,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of Denise. I am so sorry to learn of her passing.
Rick O'Mahony

Amy Wilson

July 22, 2025

I worked Denise at Eat n Park. Always enjoyed seeing her smiling face. She always liked what I made myself for lunch, and wanted to taste it. We both a love for food, and for cooking and I loved seeing her creations of fb. She put up one heck of a fight in her life, even to the end. Rest easy Dennis, and enjoy your heavenly kitties. You will for sure be missed.

Bobbie Stander

July 22, 2025

I was Denise's elementary librarian and she was such a darling girl, who grew up to be a beautiful woman, inside and out. I am very saddened to hear of her death and will miss her. God Bless Denise.

Chris Kelly

July 22, 2025

I graduated with Denise in 1987. Its always sad to hear of a classmate passing on and words can never express ease the emptiness of the loss that her family will feel. The Thing I keep seeing is Denise being reunited with all the pets she has had over the years. Good-bye Denise, this world is a lesser place now that you have left.

Steve Spillers

July 21, 2025

So very sorry to hear of Denise“s passing. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends. Denise was an Angel on Earth and always had a smile and positive attitude. I will miss communicating with her on Facebook and reading her posts, especially the good looking and delicious meals/dinners she liked to make. God Bless Denise and will always remember you!
FR Class of `87

Tim Rehkopf

July 21, 2025

Denise, you always made my heart smile in the way that you could find the joy in simple things and how often you remained so positive in spite of so many challenges. The world is one sunbeam dimmer now. My sincere condolences to Thalia, Gavin and the rest of the family.

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