Denise Lynn McKinley
Denise Lynn McKinley
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Denise was born July 13, 1965, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Robert McKinley & Mary Callarik.
She was a 1983 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Denise was a former dancer for many years at Toni Zeakes Performing Arts Center. Most recently, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Peter & June McKinley; a brother, Robert "Bobby" McKinley; and her daughter, Jasmine Casto.
Denise is survived by two sons, Erick Brothers and Joseph Casto; a daughter, Erica (Colten) Redish; step-father, Jim Callarik; her sister, Amy Jo McKinley; two step-sisters, Lisa Callarik-Jones and Tiffani Skarloken; a sister-in-law, Stacy McKinley; former husband, Jason (Robyn) Long; four grandchildren, Erick Brothers, Jr, Baileigh Brothers, Raelynn Bryant, Levi Bryant; nieces and nephews, Brittany Riggins, Selena Riggins, Reginald Bellamy, Erica McKinley, Jake McKinley, Alex McKinley; and her life-long friend, Holly O'Hara-DeMuth.
There will be no visitation or services at this time. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St. Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311).
Memorial contributions may be made to Kepner Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
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Erica McKinley
November 2, 2023
It's a honor that people say I look and act like you. I love you more then you will ever know and I'm sorry I didn't take the time out to spend More time with you. I know your with dad and nuna and poppy HUG AND KISS MY DAD FOR ME
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