Sarah Josephine Newman Lariccia – Monessen
Sarah Josephine Newman Lariccia
Monessen
Sarah Josephine Newman Lariccia of Monessen passed away on Dec. 10, 2020, of complications from COVID-19. She lived a long, blessed and happy life of 96 years. Sarah was predeceased by her husband, Joe; and her three brothers, Paul, David and Glenn. She leaves behind her daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Jim Britton of Belle Vernon, and Valerie and Bob Swann of Monessen. Sarah also leaves behind three granddaughters, Erin Britton of Pittsburgh, Lesley Britton of Pittsburgh and Carly (Eujone) Kim of The Woodlands, Texas, as well as four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sarah graduated in 1942 from Monessen High School, where she met her future husband Joe in the glee club. After high school, Sarah was trained and served as a nanny in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, while Joe served in the Army during World War II. They were married in 1946 after his return. With Sarah’s help and patience, Joe built the house on Overhill Drive where they raised their family. Sarah was a dedicated Methodist and a lifelong member of United Methodist Church of Monessen. In lieu of flowers, please encourage Georgia friends and family to vote for Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff on Jan. 5 or donate in her memory to the Disabled American Veterans or the United Methodist Church of Monessen. Arrangements are handled by RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062, 724-684-4061. Online condolences may be left at www.rhomefuneralhome.com.
