Obituaries
May 29, 2019

Isla Rea Fine Wall – Monongahela

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Isla Rea Fine Wall, 56, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Dec. 31, 1962, in New Eagle, daughter of the late Arthur Fine and Mary Ann Corbin Vignoli.​ Isla was a 1980 graduate of Monongahela High School. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, watching television, walking her dog and playing with her cat.​ She is survived by her loving companion of 32 years, Raymond M. Bianchi of New Eagle; daughter, Raelynn Bianchi, at home; two brothers, Gary Fine and wife Nancy of Brownsville, Arthur “Buddy” Fine of McKeesport; sister, Michelle Cafasso of New Eagle; two aunts, Billie Corbin and husband George of New Eagle, Rose Belak of McDonald; two brothers-in-law, Randy Bianchi, Joe Bianchi and wife Heather, all of New Eagle; sister-in-law, Rita Yarulis and husband Stan of Victory Hill; numerous nieces and nephews and several cousins.​ In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Michael Fine.​ Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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