Irene Nigriss, age 87, of McKeesport, died Dec. 31, 2011. She was born in McKeesport on Sept. 27, 1924 and is the daughter of the late Victor and Mildred Thomas Lamb. She is the wife of the late Frank S. Nigriss. She is survived by daughters; Karen (Gary) Somerfield of Monongahela and Vicki (William) Kichko of Alpharetta, Georgia, grandchildren; Heather (Edward) Luisa, Frank (Jennifer) Somerfield and Scott Somerfield and great grandchildren; Martin and Zadryanna. She was a member of First U. Methodist Church in McKeesport, Youghiogheny Country Club, Past President of Ladies Syria Caravan #4, Order of Eastern Star, McKeesport Chapter #40, and a member of McKeesport High School Class of 1942 Reunion Committee where she served as the Financial Secretary.
Friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, 412 678 6177) on Tues. from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wed. at 10 am. Burial will follow. Remembrances may be made to Meals On Wheels, 1406 Cornell Street, McKeesport, 15132.