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Mary Young Obituary

Mary Ann Young, 75, of Canonsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in her home. She was born September 12, 1950, in Portage, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Geraldine George Arbatosky. Mary Ann attended Portage High School and joined the Job Corps. She worked for 30 years as a cabinet maker for Ryan Homes and Rolling Hills in Coraopolis and then The Woods in Eighty Four. Being a homemaker and spending time with her family was what she enjoyed the most. On September 21, 1991, she married Frank H. Young Jr., who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Todd Davis (Connie) of Coraopolis, Matt Davis (Leah) of McDonald, and Brian Young (Christina Davis) of Marianna; six grandchildren, Rebecca Cecil and Tori, Lumen, Pax, Prim and Ainsley Davis; two great- grandchildren, Jace Davis and Stormie Byrd; two sisters, Donna Itell (Bill) and Diane Chavez (Adrian); and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, a brother, Chuck Arbastoky; and a grandson, Alex Davis are deceased. At the request of the deceased, there are no services. 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 for the family by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2026.

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