Obituaries
February 7, 2020

David John Yoney – Monessen

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David John Yoney, 47, of Monessen, died Friday in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. He was born on Feb. 19, 1972, in North Charleroi. He was the son of the late David Yoney Sr. and Toni DeRocco Holmes. He was working at AlumiSource, where he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He is survived by his wife Christine Province Yoney; sister, Tia Holmes Bashur; his stepfather, Gary Holmes; stepson, Theodore (Kait) Province; stepdaughter, Sandell Pidich; grandchildren, Jamayla Jones, Damon and Leila Province; a nephew, Brian Bashur II; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be privately held in the New Vision Christian Tabernacle in Donora. Arrangements have been entrusted to DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICE, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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