Obituaries
August 7, 2019

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Anielewski Monessen

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Elizabeth “Betty” Anielewski, 67, of Monessen, died Monday Aug. 5, 2019, at Monongahela Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 2, 1951, in Monongahela, daughter of the late Wilford Morris and Edith Devore Snyder of Fort Pierce, Fla., who survives. Betty was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Monongahela and formerly worked as an independent roofer. She is survived by her daughter, Holly Ann Keeney and fiancé Clayton Zelinsky of Monessen; three grandchildren, Bradley Rogan, Lita Zelinsky and Steven Zelinsky; two sisters, Patricia (Mike) Jamison of Charleroi and Mary Jane Rogolino of Fort Pierce, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Yates. Receiving of family and friends will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi where a celebration of life will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Robert Nicklow Jr. presiding.

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