Obituaries
July 11, 2019

Marcia K. Chiaravalle – Monessen

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Marcia K. Chiaravalle, 72, of Monessen, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at home after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 31, 1946, in Independence, Iowa, daughter of the late Merle R.  and Elizabeth “Gladys” Yakich Perry. Marcia was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Monessen. Surviving are her children, Dawn (Vince) Isabella, Tina O’Dell, Nicole (Scott) Holmes and Ronald Chiaravalle Jr.; brothers, James (Michelle) Perry and Shawn Perry; grandchildren, Michael (Lisa) Isabella, Justin Isabella, Mason and Aiden O’Dell, Tyra Chiaravalle, SheyAnne and Madison Holmes, Alaina and Ronald Chiaravalle III.; three great-grandchildren, Aurelia and Anastasia Isabella and DeLayne Detweiler; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald F. Chiaravalle; a grandson, Christopher Cifuentes; and a brother, Merel “Bub” Perry Jr. A memorial service for Marcia will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences are being accepted at www.rhomefuneralhome.com.

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