Brenda Kay Dirda
Scottdale,
formerly of Fairbanks
Brenda Kay Dirda, 77, of Scottdale, formerly of Fairbanks, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Frick Hospital.
She was born January 1, 1946, in Hopwood, a daughter of the late Samuel and Nellie Cramer Herring.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was predeceased by husband, Joseph Dirda (1999); son, Gary Schaible Jr.; stepdaughter, Beverly Melata; and siblings, Lois Metts, Glenn Herring, John Herring and Bonnie Bryan.
She is survived by her children, Nancy Jenkins (David Jr.) of Pittsburgh, and Dwight Schaible (Daffinni) of New Hampshire; a daughter- in-law, Andrea Boyd of Scottdale; grandchildren, Elizabeth Schaible (Robert), Jacob Schaible (Marcella), Emily Schaible and Kristina Schaible; along with six great-grandchildren; several stepchildren and stepgrandchildren; siblings, Wil-liam Herring (Brenda) of Uniontown, Shirley Suba (Rick) of Indiana, and Donna Ferenck of Car-michaels.
She was retired from Sensys Technology, where she worked for many years in assembly.
Brenda was known as the best baker for family events. In her spare time, she loved to crochet, read, garden, travel, and spend time with her great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be heldfrom 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, November 27, and from 11 a.m. until the hour of a funeral service at 12 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, with Pastor Jim Engle officiating. Interment will follow at LaFayette Ceme-tery.