Michele (Sharkins) Rea, 57, of Fawn Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at home. Michele was born in New Kensington in 1967, the daughter of the late Raymond and Colette (Tutak) Sharkins of Cheswick. She attended Springdale High School and previously worked at the former Jack's Mountainview Inn and the DoDrop Restaurant in Natrona Heights. Michele had an endless sense of humor and always brought a smile along with her. That smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Gregory Rea, Sr.; grandsons, Elijah and Parker Rea and Adrian Filmore; her brothers, Peter (Kerri) Sharkins of New Kensington and Ray Sharkins of Cheswick; also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond; son, Gregory, Jr.; and twin daughters, Amanda and Bridget. Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. until the time of the blessing service at 6 p.m., on Saturday, at the FRANK F. GIGLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2877 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, (724)-335-6500. www.giglerfuneralhome.com.