Straessley

Samuel R. Straessley, 54, of New Sewickley Township died Tuesday at UPMC Passavant Cranberry.

Born Aug. 26, 1951, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Samuel Rodger and the late Cora Graham Straessley.

He was a member of the Dutilh United Methodist Church in Cranberry Township.

Mr. Straessley was a toll taker on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and a volunteer at UPMC Cranberry Place.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Vild Straessley, whom he married May 7, 1977; two brothers, Charles and Frederick Straessley, both of Cranberry Township; a niece; and three nephews.

<B>STRAESSLEY </B>— Visitation for Samuel R. Straessley who died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the <B>Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home & Cremation Services</B>, 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Township.Additional visitation will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Dutilh United Methodist Church. Funeral services with follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Anthony Fallisi, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.Online condolences and directions are available at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com.