Feb 8, 2018

Mary A. “Mamie” Furbee, 67, of Houston, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 7, 2018, in her home with her beloved family by her side. She courageously battled a glioblastoma brain tumor for the past 32 months.

She was born February 8, 1950, in Washington, a daughter of the late Kenneth “Red” and Catherine R. “Kadie” Spin Haught.

Mrs. Furbee lived most of her life in Houston and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg.

She was a 1968 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, where she lettered four years in cheerleading and was a member of her senior class homecoming court.

Mrs. Furbee was employed in the dietary department of Mayview State Hospital for 32 years from 1975, and then three years at Southwestern Veterans Center prior to her retirement in 2010 with 35 years of state service.

She was a member of Local 2059 of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Family was the most important thing in Mrs. Furbee’s life. She followed her children in youth and high school sports, and later her granddaughter Samantha as she played softball for Chartiers-Houston High School and Canonsburg Lady Knights traveling team. She was looking forward to seeing her great-grandsons play ball, too.

Mrs. Furbee touched many lives and made many friends throughout her life. She lived by the Golden Rule and treated others the way she wanted to be treated, which she instilled in her children.

She was a member of Arden Athletic Club and volunteered at Canonsburg General Hospital. In addition, she worked part time in the South Central Elementary School cafeteria, where she enjoyed helping children with their lunches.

On February 23, 1981, she married her devoted husband of 36 years, Joseph M. Furbee, who survives.

Also left behind to cherish her memory are her son, Michael T. (Amanda) Barringer of Prosperity; her daughter, Jody L. (John) Jurcic of Arden; grandchildren Samantha (Matthew) Hartig of Houston, Dr. Kristen (Benjamin) Smith of North Carolina and Chelsie Barringer of Strabane; great-grandchildren Mason Christopher and Talan Matthew Hartig and Claire Elizabeth Smith; and her only brother, William L. (Ida) Haught of Houston.

Friends and family are welcome from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, funeral director, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 10, followed at 9:30 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, Peters Township.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Furbee’s name may be made to Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.