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Renee Michaels Obituary
Oct 27, 1960 - Oct 23, 2024
Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg
Renee B. Michaels, 63, of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg.
She was born Oct. 27, 1960, in Sandusky to Peggy (Shelby) and the late Ernest Windnagle.
Renee was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church of Ligonier and graduated from Westmoreland Community College in 1988, where she earned her nursing degree. She was a well-respected registered nurse who treated patients for over 25 years. Renee had a great smile and was a very caring person who enjoyed needlepoint crafting and gardening. She was an avid fan of Ohio State, Browns, Guardians, and Penguins.
Renee is survived by her husband, Mark Michaels of Ligonier; her daughters, Emily Cairns (Brent) of Latrobe and Caitlin Michaels of Monroeville; granddaughter, Willow Cairns; siblings, Dan Windnagle (Sally) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Chris Windnagle (Deanna) of Kodiak, Arkansas and Lisa Alexander (Stephen) of Graceton, Pennsylvania; brother-in-law, Patrick Michael (Jodi) of Ligonier; sister-in-law, Jen Smetak (Paul) of New Derry; several nieces; and nephews.
Visitation for friends will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at McCabe Funeral Home, 144 East Main St. Ligonier, Pennsylvania. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Ligonier with the Rev. Anthony Carbone as celebrant. Interment will follow at Ligonier Valley Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church or Westmoreland Manor Activity Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.mccabe funeralhomespa.com.
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Laura Brown
October 27, 2024
I remember Renee being a mom first while the Girls were at Holy Trinity. I met Renee while Caitlin and Larissa were in Kindergarten together. She walked right up to me at a pre kindergarten get together and we introduced ourselves and asked which was my child. I pointed Larissa out and she said -she´s talking to my daughter over there Caitlin. There was a time in kindergarten that another child was picking on Larissa -Caitlin walks right over and pushes that girl and says leave Larissa alone. I knew then that Caitlin came from good stock!! Bullying was not going to be happening in that class!! Over the years we would come together for Christmas Parties, homeroom parties, Birthday parties, the fish fry´s, volleyball games, play dates at each others house, etc...That is what I remember most about Renee - is how easy she was to talk to and how proud she was of her Girls!!! She was very proud to be your Mom- Emily & Caitlin!
I have no doubt in my mind that she will looking down and watching over your Families until you All join her in Heaven!!
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