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Born August 1, 2024 in Monroeville. He's the son of Dallas Hayes and Desiree Whitmer.
Additional survivors are his siblings Brynley and Brentley Forsythe, of Apollo, Colton and Lucy Hayes of Apollo, maternal grandparents Angela and Sam Ragley of Rimersburg his paternal grandparents Amy Arduino and Shawn McGranahan of Vandergrift. His grandfather Doug Hayes of Apollo. Paternal great grandparents Richard and Marlene Arduino of Vandergrift, paternal great grandmother Jean Hayes of Apollo. Maternal great grandfather Donald Strauser of Rimersburg, uncle Donte Whitmer of Rimersburg, aunt and uncle James and Paige Kozdra of Carnegie. Uncle Shayne McGranahan of Vandergrift, aunt and uncle Seth McGranahan and Courtney Hughes of Apollo, aunt Makenna Hayes, three uncles Kayden, Cannon and Kason Hayes and his uncle Corbin Ragley of Cranberry.
Drake is preceded in death by Beverly Joann Strauser and Frank Melvin Hayes.
Drake brought so much love to all his family during his short time with us. He was a happy baby who loved his mommy and daddy so much. His beautiful little smile will forever bring a smile to our faces when we think of him. Our hearts will forever be broken. Fly high our beautiful angel.
At the request of the family all services will be private.
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