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Dale W. Mays

1952 - 2019

BORN

1952

DIED

2019

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James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc. - North Huntingdon

176 Clay Pike

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Dale Mays Obituary

Dale William Mays, 66, of White Oak, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born Aug. 13, 1952, in McKeesport, loving son of William and Elaine (Ohs) Mays. Prior to his retirement, Dale was a brakeman for Union Railroad and a graduate of Norwin Senior High School Class of 1970. He was an avid reader and loved art and music. He is survived by his sister, Renee Martz and her husband, Bob; nephew, Brett Martz and his wife, Addie, and their children, Emma and Mats; niece, Heather Johnson and her husband, Mike, and their son, Baylor.
There will be no visitation. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.
Donations may be made to the Irwin United Methodist Church in memory of Dale. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwin Star from Jul. 20 to Aug. 1, 2019.

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Pamela Rittenhouse Malfara

July 26, 2019

My deepest sympathy for your families loss sending prayers out.

July 21, 2019

Bill, Elaine & family,
Our deepest sympathy ,you are in our prayers.

The Robert Ursiny family

July 20, 2019

Renee, Mom & Dad and the whole Mays/Martz families.
So sorry for your sudden and much too early loss. May the Lord comfort and bless you all.

Dave & Carol Baker

Tony and Theresa

July 20, 2019

Our hearts are with you at this difficult time. We are always here for you. May he rest in peace.

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