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Margaret McKinnis

McKinnis

Margaret “Marge” L. McKinnis, 62, of North Washington, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday, May 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Born June 21, 1962, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Giles and Carol A. Steele.

Marge was a dedicated employee at Westinghouse as a mail room coordinator. She enjoyed songwriting and artwork. She was a former member of the North Washington Presbyterian Church. She will be remembered as a very loving mother and wife and a selfless soul who thrived on serving those in need, sharing in God’s works as a light in the world to those who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Liberty “Libby” Fechter and her husband, Jared, of Butler; her very best friend, Patricia “Trish” Barnes of Butler; two sisters, Carol (Bill) Smith of West Sunbury and Mary Steele of Cheswick; one brother, Edward (Kathy) Giles of Tampa, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. McKinnis; and one sister, Kristina Wells.

MCKINNIS — Family and friends of Margaret “Marge” L. McKinnis, who died Friday, May 23, 2025, will be received for visitation from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be held privately at North Washington Cemetery.

If desired, online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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