Iris Elaine Mirich

Iris Mirich, 73, of Burgettstown, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Washington Hospital, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Iris graduated from Burgettstown High School in 1970. After graduation, she went on to work for Prudential Insurance, Burgettstown Community Medical Center, and ADP.

In November of 2000, she married Pete Mirich.

In her retirement, Iris cherished spending quality time with her grandchildren, taking care of her flowers, and cooking for her family and neighbors.  

Her positivity inspired everyone around her. Pete and Iris were a lively couple who brought energy to every party. Iris's laugh was infectious and made everyone around her smile!

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Mirich, who recently passed away on November 23, 2024. She endearingly referred to him as “Cowboy.” She was the daughter of the late Karl Windsheimer and Alma Slopek Windsheimer. Brothers Ken, Richard, and Robert Windsheimer, sister Shirley Bender (Joseph), and brother-in-law Sam Matesic also precede Iris in death.

Loving mother of John Puskar (Jennifer) of South Park, Jennifer Borelli (Patrick) of Burgettstown, Tara Kay Race (Harold) of North Fayette Twp., Ray “Bo” Mirich (Marcy) of Burgettstown, Mandy Squire (Leo) of Cranberry Twp., and grandchildren Calvin, Abby, Ally, William, and Michael Puskar; Sophia and Gianni Borelli; Autumn and Taylor Race; Cole and Bodie Mirich; Calvin Squire; Louis and Glory Friedl. She is also survived by siblings Jean Matesic, Ronald Windsheimer (Joanne), Arthur “Junior” Windsheimer (Darlene), brother-in-law Michael Mirich (Sheila), sister-in-law Judy Windsheimer, and many cherished nieces and nephews, whom she loved like her own children.

We sincerely thank her oncology team, Dr. Kapoor, Shannon, and the staff, whom she affectionately called her “earth angels.” They treated her with unwavering compassion, care, and love.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021. 724-947-2049 www.youngfhinc.com. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the funeral home. Interment to follow at the National Cemetery of The Alleghenies. 

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