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Michelle Festa Obituary
She grew up in Allentown, Pa. as the youngest of three siblings, Carole, Laurence and Mark, to parents Carl and Margaret Olson.
She was a mechanical engineer with a degree from Penn State University, where she met the love of her life, her husband, Daryl. Michelle was a faithful woman of God and a true disciple maker. The most important thing to her was her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
She loved her family, especially her two bulldogs, Luna and Newman, her dear friends, and almost any animal including her three cats, her fish, and every animal she could get to her bird feeder. She will be dearly missed by everyone who was blessed to know her.
FESTA - A celebration of life for Michelle Sara Festa, who died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley.
Charity donations in her name may go to Urban Impact Foundation, 2901 N. Charles St. Pittsburgh, PA 15214.
MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, Mars, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michelle Festa
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Tracy Havrilla
October 15, 2025
I met Michelle 18 years ago in the cry room of Calvary Chapel, and I have considered Michelle 1 of my closest friends ever since. We have gone long periods without seeing or talking to each other, but every time we reconnected, it was like no time at all had passed. Michelle's passing has left a vast, deep chasm in the lives of her family that can never be filled, but I pray that the Lord gives her family comfort now and forever. I am so very shocked and sorry for the Festa's sudden loss of their matriarch.
Rosetta
October 5, 2025
Dear Festa family,
Please know that I am lifting you to our Heavenly Father. He will continue to wrap His loving arms around you during this season and until you meet her again in His presence.
Love in Christ,
Rosetta Johnson
Bart and Cheryl Shaw
September 30, 2025
Daryl we are floored to see this. We know she is with our lord and savior. We here on earth are selfish and don´t want to loose our loved ones. But she is in a place we spend our whole christen life trying to get too. May God put his blessings and comfort on your family. Blessings Bart and Cheryl Shaw
Lin Marie Carey
September 30, 2025
Oh Daryl. I'm at a loss for words other than to say I'm so sorry for your loss. I could see how much she loved you, your kids, and Jesus. She always brought righteousness into the conversation. She truly was light in a dark world. God bless you and your family.
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Oct
18
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Christ Church at Grove Farm
249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA
Funeral services provided by:
McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc.238 Crowe Avenue P.O. Box 811, Mars, PA 16046
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