McPHAIL MIDGE CHRISTINE Age 50, a Moon Township resident since 2006, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2015, at Presbyterian University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Midge was born in Duluth, MN on September 15, 1965, to Virginia (Peterson) McPhail of Powell, OH and the late Robert McPhail. Beloved wife and best friend for 11 years to Jimmie L. Burks; loving mother of James Petraglia of Moon Township, Sam Petraglia of Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA, Jordan Burks of Moon Township and Jada Burks at home; sister of Sally O'Donnell (Brian) of Boston, MA, Jody Fries (Tom) of Dublin, OH and Benji McPhail (Laurie) of Denver, CO; daughter-in-law of Ethel Burks of Canton, OH and the late Jimmie Burks; sister-in-law of Jeff Burks (Kellie) of Canton, OH; aunt of Katherine, Julia, Matthew, and Allyson Fries, Jalynn Burks and Ashley Edwards (Arthur). Midge was a graduate of Boulder High School, Boulder, CO and of The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences. As an undergraduate, she excelled as part of the Women's Varsity Rowing Team for The Ohio State University. After graduation, her career in rowing continued when she was hired as the Women's Varsity Novice Rowing Coach at OSU. Robert Morris University then hired her as Head Coach of The Women's Rowing Team where she has served for the past ten seasons. More than a coach, she was loved by all the classes of girls on her rowing team, cheering them on, mentoring and supporting them not only on the water but also in life. She touched countless lives and will be greatly missed. She was a member of Discovery Church, U.S. Rowing Association and Women's Coaching Academy. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Robert Morris University, Rogal Family Chapel, 6001 University Blvd., Moon Twp., PA 15108. Pastor Salva will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to an Ohio Tuition Trust Authority 529 plan that has been established for Jada. This can be used wherever she may choose to attend college. Please make checks payable to Ohio Tuition Trust Authority and leave the memo field blank so that an account number can be added. Checks can be mailed to RMU Women's Rowing, 7600 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb