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James McFarland Obituary

James Alan McFarland, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, in his home. A complete obituary will be announced in a later edition by Slater Funeral & Cremation Services of Burgettstown. www.Burgettstown.SlaterFuneral.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2026.

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