Evelyn ‘Carol’ Timko Lenzi – Monongahela
Obituaries
July 21, 2019

Evelyn ‘Carol’ Timko Lenzi – Monongahela

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Evelyn “Carol” Timko Lenzi, 78, of Monongahela, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born Dec. 23, 1940, in New Eagle, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Evelyn Lucas Timko. A beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, Carol had worked for many years as a babysitter but most of all enjoyed being a homemaker to her children and grandchildren, whom she loved taking long Sunday rides with. A member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish (St. Anthony Church) in Monongahela, she was always there to support her grandchildren’s activities. She enjoyed bowling with her sisters and family members and especially going to the casinos. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband, Louis J. “Gigi” Lenzi Jr., whom she married May 19, 1961; a son, Louis J. Lenzi III of Monongahela; two daughters, Carrie Jean Lenzi and Denise J. “Necie” and husband Bill Gibson of Monongahela; two sisters, Madeline Pierce and Joyce and husband Richard Kennedy of Monongahela; five grandchildren, Antonio J. Lenzi, Billy and Gabriella Gibson and Zach Shimko and Victoria Gourn; two brothers-in-law, Chuck and JoAnn Lenzi of San Jose, Calif., and Al and Rita Lenzi of New Eagle; a sister-in-law, Ruth Lenzi-Fritch and husband Dennis of Washington; and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two brothers-in-law, Bill Pierce and Bob Lenzi. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, where a blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019, with Father Kevin Dominik officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.

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