David J. Dyky – Monessen
David J. Dyky, 67, of Monessen, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Monessen on Feb. 23, 1952, son of the late John and Ann Talpas Dyky. Dave was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church in Monessen, and a former member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, also in Monessen, (prior to its closing). He was a graduate of both Monessen High School Class of 1970, and California State College in 1974. Dave worked locally for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s Monessen plant prior to its closing in 1986, as well as several other jobs after the plant closed. He was an active volunteer and EMT for the former and original Monessen Ambulance Service, as well as an active participant and volunteer for the Greater Monessen Historical Society, donating his time, talents and Monessen steel mill memorabilia to the museum. Dave was preceded in death by his father, John M. Dyky, in 1979; brother, Dennis J. Dyky, in 2009; mother, Ann Talpas Dyky, on Oct. 26, 2018; and brother, Douglas J. Dyky, on Dec. 4 2018. Dave is survived by his brother, Donald J. Dyky of Charleroi; a sister and brother-in-law, MaryAnn and Michael J. Wood of Raleigh, N.C.; one nephew and former Marine, Zachariah J. Dyky of Scenery Hill; one aunt, Cecilia Talpad Kubik of North Versailles; and numerous cousins and friends. At the request of the family and per Dave’s wishes, there will be no public visitation with services conducted in private. The ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen, 724-684-3700, is in charge of arrangements, with interment at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery, Monessen. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions in Dave’s name may do so to the Greater Monessen Historical Society at www.monessenhistoricalsociety.com or to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at www.hillman.upmc.com. Online condolences may be sent to www.billicksfuneralhome.com.
