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Miriam E. Colley

1927 - 2016

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

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Warchol Funeral Home Inc

3060 Washington Pike

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Miriam Colley Obituary

Miriam Esther (Kinskey) Colley, 89, of Heidelberg, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Colley Jr.; loving mother of David (Holly), Chris (Karen), and Wayne (Cathy) Colley; daughter of the late Albert and Esther (Hall) Kinskey; sister of the late Joseph Kinskey; cherished grandmother of Faith Colley, Sara Colley, Kristin (Chad) Toth, Cara Colley, John Colley, and Sam Colley; she is also survived by nieces and nephews. Miriam was a longtime member of Chartiers Valley United Presbyterian Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; she devoted her life to her family.
Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chartiers Valley United Presbyterian Church, 320 Washington Pike, Carnegie, PA 15106. View and share condolences at www.warcholfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Carnegie Signal Item on Dec. 1, 2016.

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November 30, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm. He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

Carmen Sheffield

January 5, 2017

At Psalm 91:15, God assures us, "He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in distress." During times like these when our hearts are weighed down, he promises to rescue and strengthen us.

Angel Battiste

November 22, 2016

We will miss you, Mariam. Enjoyed knowing you through the years...will miss your smile. Rest in peace with John
Love,
Aunt Angel

November 22, 2016

Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family. Miriam, and the Colley family, will always hold a special place in our hearts.

The Lorenzato Family
Ron, Nancy, Wendy and Ronnie

Gene Leis

November 21, 2016

Miriam was a sweet lady and lead a life to celebrate. Just look at her wonderful family. She will be missed but not forgotten. A faithful member of Chartiers Valley UP Church. May God bless her family!

Judy Brown

November 21, 2016

My condolences to the Family. may God strengthen the Family during this difficult time. isa.41:10

leo lowder

November 21, 2016

I would see Mrs Colley every day up at the track at cv. she would walk with her husband and we would talk about everything going on in heidelberg. I really missed seeing the both of them when I left. My deepest sympathy to Dave, Chris, and Wayne. Leo Lowder

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Ada Lacayo and Family

November 21, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Colley family. May God provide you each with strength and consolation in this time of need.

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