Obituaries
April 25, 2019

Eve Ethel M. McKeon – Monessen

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Eve Ethel M. McKeon, 89, of Monessen, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in UPMC Mercy following a short illness. She was born Wednesday, March 26, 1930, in California, Pa., daughter of the late John and Helen Reparsky White. In addition to her parents, Eve was preceded in death by two husbands, Lucky Edwards and Leo James McKeon; a great-grandson; her brother, Harry Huber; and a sister, Dolores “Dee” Cain. Left to cherish her memory are seven children, Reed Edwards of Dania, Fla., Todd Edwards and wife Betty of California, Pa., Beverly Bird of Monessen, Glenda Davis of Monessen, Eric Edwards and wife Linda of California, Pa., Mark Edwards and wife Debbie of Belle Vernon, and Chad Scott and wife Erin of Monessen; sister, Irene LeJohn; and brother, John White and wife Nellie. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Joseph Wall, Monica Tyree, Brad Jones, Brentt Jones, Eric Edwards, Casey Edwards, Todd Edwards, Lesley Daniels and Journee Eve Scott; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Abiding by Eve’s wishes, her funeral services are private, at the convenience of her family and have been entrusted to MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa.

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