Obituaries
June 25, 2020

Melody Cay Popovich – Monessen

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Melody Cay Popovich, 64, of Monessen, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born in San Angelo, Texas, on Feb. 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Thomas M. and Betty J. Swafford Pivarnik. She was Catholic by faith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James J. McCormick; and a sister, Bambi L. Caley. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Popovich of Monessen; a son, Matthew S. McCormick; and a step-son, DJ Popovich, both of Monessen; a brother, Thomas E. Pivarnik of Carlisle; and a sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Dan Bell of Greensburg; nieces, nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. Per Melody’s request, funeral services were private, and burial followed in Mon Valley Memorial Park. ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. was entrusted with the arrangements.

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