Mary Ann Varga – Monessen

Mary Ann Varga, 86, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Born in Charleroi on Sept. 24, 1933, to Charles “Happy” Day and Sarah Eland Day, she had been a resident of Hallsworth House in Monessen the past nine years. She is survived by two sons, Joel (Gladys) Varga of Cheswick, Pa., and Stan Varga of Goldsboro, N.C. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Aaron (Amanda), Charisse, Ryan and Rachel (Nic); two great-grandchildren, Elijah and Emilia; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Varga; and a daughter, Judith Varga Bass. Mary Ann had a magnetic personality that always drew people to her. She found it very easy to have a conversation with anybody which endeared her to many, even those who only knew her for a short time. She was also known throughout the family as the go-to person for providing cookies and baked goods for family events such as weddings and graduations. She always took pride in this activity and considered it her way of using her gifts to bless others. Reading and music were a big part of her life as well. She enjoyed countless hours of listening to music while reading, doing word search puzzles and playing hand-held games. Our family would like to publicly express our sincere appreciation to the Hallsworth House staff for its many years of excellent care and dedication in providing for Mary Ann. A very special thank you goes to Viaquest Hospice and Joan Holets in particular, who gave selflessly during her final days here on Earth. Friends and relatives will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at ROBERT A BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen, www.billicksfuneralhome.com. Services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday with a blessing service in the funeral home and a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at Epiphany of our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Holy Name Cemetery in Monessen. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the funeral home must limit guests to 25 at a time, require face coverings and maintain social distancing. The funeral Mass will be available for online viewing by logging on to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7246843700 at approximately 10 a.m.