Brenda Marie Branca, 72, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Ms. Branca was born on December 11, 1952, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose Marie (Fazzalore) Branca. She attended the former Our Lady of Fatima Parochial Grade School and was a 1970 high school graduate.

Brenda worked at Roemer Industries, Masury, OH, the former National Malleable and Steel Castings, Sharon, before beginning a 30-year career as a mail carrier in Farrell for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2012.

Brenda was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell.

An avid sports fan, she was a faithful supporter of Farrell Athletics and all the Pittsburgh sports teams. Brenda also looked forward to breakfast and luncheons with her former postal workers and high school friends, especially her best friend, Maria Waechter (Mike).  She also enjoyed playing cards with her family at gatherings for the holidays and special occasions. Additionally, Brenda was an avid reader and loved her kindle.

She is survived by two brothers, Charles Branca (Bonnie), and James Branca (Debra), all of Farrell.

Her entire world was spending time with her nieces, Amy Turosky (Ed), and Abby States (Robert), all of Hermitage; her nephews, James Branca, Jr. (Yvonne), of Las Vegas, NV, and Jordan Branca (Heather), of Warren, OH. Additionally, her great nephews, Tanner and Ty Turosky; Parker, Carson and Landry States; Jax and Jake Branca; Carsyn Ray; and Arrow Branca; and a great niece, Jemma Branca.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (04/14/2025) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday (04/15/2025) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, with Rev. Glenn Whitman, pastor as celebrant.

Interment: St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Farrell.