Irene M. McLafferty

Irene M. McLafferty, 97, of Fenelton passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her residence while surrounded by her family.

Born March 29, 1919 in Fenelton, she was a daughter of the late Richard J. and Margaret Sweeney Burke.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church in Coylesville.

She enjoyed playing cards, gambling and playing bingo. Most important, was her family.

For four generations, she had hosted the family meals several times a year.

Surviving are her seven children: Stephen J. McLafferty of Herman, Richard E. (Marsha) McLafferty of Butler, Rose M. (Glenn) Hinch of Butler, Michael P. (Jean) McLafferty of Meridian, Eileen (John) Chovanes of Fenelton, Jean (Ken) Bowser of Fenelton and Rita (Paul) Huet of Fenelton.

Sixteen grandchildren: Robert (Karen), Kelly (Justin), Stephen (Sara), Brent, Mark (Emma) and Sean (Jen) McLafferty. Maureen (Rick) Heckrote, Eric McLafferty, J.T. (Gretchen) Chovanes, Dan Chovanes and Tiffany Morrow, Kris (Robin) Bowser, Jessica Bowser and Jordan Geibel, Kim Bowser and John Shields, Jeff Bowser, Elizabeth (Eric) Baptiste and Stephanie (Jon) Snow.

Eleven Great-grandchildren.

Numerous nieces and nephews.

To Stephanie Snow, we extend our gratitude for all your loving care.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen J. McLafferty. Six brothers, Hugh, John, James, Joe, Harold and Frank Burke. Her daughter-in-law, Kay McLafferty.

Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham St. Butler, from 2-4 and 6-9 pm Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Wednesday at 11:30 am from St. John Roman Catholic Church, 668 Clearfield Rd. Fenelton, PA 16034. Rev. Matthew McClain, Pastor to officiate. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery.

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