Cheryl D. (Luciana) Birnesser, 76, of Darlington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Born on April 11, 1948, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Stewart) Luciana.

Cheryl had worked for Bell Telephone Company for 10 years and later worked as an associate at Home Depot and was a member of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish.  She was devoted to her family, enjoyed trips to the beach, and the casino.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Paul Birnesser; her daughters, Renee (Walt) Young and Angela (Mark) Franks; a grandson, Adam Franks; two sisters-in-law, Patty (Jerry) Keeton and Diane Johnke; and nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by a brother, John Luciana III.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 31 ^st from 2-6PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Departing prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday, February 1 ^st at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls.

Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001, or the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/donate.html .