Arlene M. O'Friel
April 26, 1943 - April 10, 2026
Visitation: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 3-7 pm; Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Township
Service: Friday, April 17, 2026, 11:30 am; Hope Lutheran Church
Arlene M. O’Friel, age 82, of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, following a courageous battle with dementia. Born on April 26, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Frederick and Marie Ernst. Arlene was a cherished daughter, devoted wife, loving mother, and beloved grandmother.
Arlene will be lovingly remembered by her high school sweetheart and devoted husband, James “Jim” O’Friel. They met when they were 13 years old, growing up across the street from each other. Four years later they began dating and married at the age of 20. After Jim retired in 1999, they went on 15 cruises and traveled by car thru all 48 lower states. Together they created a life full of love and memories. April 25th would have been their 62nd anniversary. She is survived by her children: Robert J. O’Friel (Anna), Colleen Burgard (Jay), and Maureen O’Friel, and her late daughter Lorraine Harbison (late Rege). Arlene was also a proud grandmother to four grandchildren, Ryan Harbison, Lilly O’Friel, Kevin Harbison and Colleen Brewer,who brought her immense joy and laughter. Also, many loving brothers-and sisters-in-law.
Arlene was a selfless and kind woman, always worrying about other people first. She had a an immense love for all animals, especially dogs and cats.
Family and friends will be welcome to gather for visitation on Thursday from 3-7 pm at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Township. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday at 11:30 AM at Hope Lutheran Church, 8070 Rowan Road, Cranberry Township, officiated by Rev. Ron Brown. Following the service, interment will occur at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Franklin Road, where Arlene will be laid to rest. In her memory, let us celebrate a life well-lived and the beautiful legacy she leaves behind.
Arlene’s sunny disposition, wittiness, and the fierce love she had for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love will carry on forever.
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Arlene was my cousin on my mother’s side and she was 13 yrs. my senior. As a young girl I admired her for her beauty and feminity and later for the truly warm and beautiful person she was. She reminded of the actress ‘Susan Lucci’ as I was growing up. She was not only beautiful but thoughtful and caring. My mother adored her and I know Arlene brought comfort to her during her last years as they talked often on the phone. I last saw her during my visit to Pittsburgh 4 years ago. I wish I could post a picture of the two of us when she visited me in 2013 at my home in Cincinnati. I will treasure that picture forever.
Rest in Peace sweet and beautiful angel!
With Deepest Sympathy.
May it comfort you to know
That your loved one
is at peace
and in the loving arms
of our Lord.
Bob & Anna Waag
Rob and Anna, you have my deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss.
Donna Occhipinti