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Darryl Hamley

February 18, 1967 - September 10, 2021

Darryl "CHIEF" Hamley Age 54, of Cheswick, PA. Darryl died tragically in a house fire and went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born in Manitoba, Canada on February 18, 1967 and was a Chippewa Indian. He was the son of Kathryn Matus and the late Donald Hamley. Darryl was a 1986 graduate of Springdale High School. Chief worked in the maintenance dept. at the Council of Three Rivers Indian Center School and prior to that he was a cook at many area restaurants in the Lower AK Valley. Chief spent his free time on his never-ending art projects, fishing, and visiting with his large group of friends. Darryl was a true "gentleman" in every sense of the word with a kind demeanor. He never had a bad day and always had a positive attitude regardless of the situation or circumstances. Darryl was a diehard Black and Gold fan never missing a Steeler or Penguin game on the television. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn (Charlie) Matus; brothers, George Hamley, KC (Debbie) Matus, Matt (Gen) Matus; sister,s Jaqueline (Frank) Novosel, Kathryn (Paul) Hamley-Slizik, Mary Lou (David) Norris; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Hamley; and step-mother, Irene Hamley; and nephew, Dylan Hamley. Viewing will be held on Friday from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm at the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory Ltd., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox, PA 15238. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. Please meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations could be made to the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, in memory of Darryl Hamley, 120 Charles St., Pittsburgh, PA 15238.

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Darryl "CHIEF" Hamley Age 54, of Cheswick, PA. Darryl died tragically in a house fire and went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born in Manitoba, Canada on February 18, 1967 and was a Chippewa Indian. He was the son... View Obituary & Service Information

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