Obituaries
April 14, 2019

Elizabeth Mary Chunkala – Monessen

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Elizabeth Mary Chunkala, 96, of Monessen, passed away on April 10, 2019, in Mon Valley Care Center, Monongahela. She was born on March 15, 1923, to Lawrence and Mary Kieta Pawlak in Lamont Furnace, Pa. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Chunkala. Per her wishes, a private family gathering was held on Saturday, followed by a funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church with Father Michael J. Crookston officiating. Entombment was held in Mon Valley Memorial Park. ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. was entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be given at www.billicksfuneralhome.com.

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