Mitchell J. Savich – Monongahela
Obituaries
March 18, 2019

Mitchell J. Savich – Monongahela

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Mitchell J. Savich, 70, of Monongahela, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, in the Haven Crest Nursing Center, Monongahela. He was born Dec. 23, 1948, in North Charleroi, the son of Mitchell J. and Elizabeth Nagy Savich.​ Since 1997, Mitchell was a resident of Lifesteps Inc., first in Washington and then moved to Monongahela in 2009. Mitchell was a very affectionate man, he loved coffee, taking rides in the van, sitting on the yard swing, rocking in the rocking chair, going to amusement parks and riding the roller coasters. He especially liked holding hands with his friends and the staff. His best friend was Bill, whom he met when he moved to Monongahela and Omar, who always gave Mitchell a kiss on the head. Everyone always enjoyed Mitchell’s belly laughs. He will truly be missed by the staff and all of his friends at Lifesteps.​ He is survived by two sisters, Mary Blazevich of Charleroi, Nancy Hutchinson of West Middletown; and brother, Peter Savich of Washington.​ Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Diane Hobson officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.​ Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com​.

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