Obituaries
December 2, 2019

Dolores M. Wilson – Monongahela

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Dolores M. Wilson, 89, of Monongahela, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in her home. She was born July 22, 1930, in Monongahela, the daughter of George and Mary Hlavenka Ribnicky. Dolores was a 1948 graduate of Monongahela High School and attended California State College. She was an avid reader and after the loss of her eyesight, she spent her time listening to audiobooks. Dolores is survived by her daughter, Amy Collins of Monongahela; three sons, Harold “Lin” Wilson Jr. of Donora, Stephen “Bobby” Wilson and wife Mickie and Kevin Wilson, all of Monongahela; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Linwood Wilson Sr., who died Oct. 16, 1986; son, David Wilson; son-in-law, Robert Collins; grandson, Robbie Collins; and brother, George R. Ribnicky. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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