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Mary Ellen "Mimi" Ference
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 13, 2025
Mary Ellen Ference (Mimi), a woman of many scarves, passed away in the early morning on Fri., Jan. 10, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a long time resident of West Mifflin, where her favorite spot was her front porch. She welcomed anyone at any time to come sit on her porch and talk about life. Mary Ellen, also known as Mimi, became a mother to all, and her door was always open. She loved having her grandkids running in and out taking candy out of her candy jar, or grabbing a Klondike bar, or a donut, which was her favorite snack, no matter the time of the day. She will be missed by all. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Duffy) Barker and beloved wife of the late Michael “Buddy” Ference. She is survived by her children Michelle (Michael) Martin, Steve (Kelly) Ference and Michael (Kathleen) Ference; grandchildren Michelle (John) Reynolds, Abbe Danlovich, Raychel Kovac, Kierstin Ference, Kelsey Ference, Andrea Ference, Michael Kamouyerou, Andreas Kamouyerou and Sophia Kamouyerou; great grandchildren Dylan Reynolds, Jeffery Nichols, Gavin Reynolds, Jordan Nebinski, Soph (JR) Nebinski, Jayce Nebinski, Liam Young, Delilah Ortiz, Leila Kamouyerou and Mila Kamouyerou; brother Charles Barker; sister Nancy Gribble; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Kenneth Ference; daughter-in-law Darla Ference; great great granddaughter Ta’Layah Nichols; brother Richard “Ebby” Barker and sister Ann “Levitte” Haas. Mary Ellen was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. A private visitation was held at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home. A public funeral service will be held on Thurs. 11:00 am at the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport with Pastor Kevin Labby. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital.
Originally published January 13, 2025.
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