Obituaries
July 12, 2020

Mary Godla – formerly of Charleroi and Monessen

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Mary Godla, 101, formerly of Charleroi and Monessen, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Vincent Kochan; husband, Albert Godla; son-in-law, Gary B. Parker; and seven siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Denice Parker and Kathy (Jack) Keller; grandchildren, Cristin, Jonathan, Michael and Justin; and four great-grandchildren. Mary was a woman of great faith who was committed to God and her family. She will be dearly missed. Friends will be welcomed from 10 a.m. to noon, the time of services, Monday, July 13, 2020, at RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen. Interment will follow at St. Hyacinth Cemetery of Monessen. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.rhomefuneralhome.com

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