Irene M. (Mellon) Young

September 8, 1929 - December 29, 2021

Irene M. (Mellon) Young, age 92, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born September 8, 1929 in East McKeesport, a daughter of the late Frank and Mable Mellon. Irene was a lifetime member of the Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles, where she served as a Deacon, an Elder and was active in numerous ministries over the years. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as an Advisory Board Member for the East McKeesport Assembly of Rainbow Girls. Irene was proud of her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Maryville College in Tennessee, and went on to work in the accounting department of Koppers in Pittsburgh before focusing on raising her family. Irene loved camping in Sigel and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 27 years R. Glen Young; daughter Cheryl Young; and sisters Agnes Cunningham and Doris Langley. She is survived by her children Karen (Jeremy) Ewing of Plum and Glen (Stephanie) Young of North Versailles; and grandchildren Zachary, Abigail and Jacob Young. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. A Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles with Rev. Eric Dennis officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery in North Versailles. Memorial contributions can be made to the Linway United Presbyterian Church, 600 Lincoln Hwy, North Versailles, PA 15137. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.