Obituaries
December 18, 2020

Marlene Frances Gray – Monongahela

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Marlene Frances Gray, 74, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born March 6, 1946, in New Eagle, the daughter of the late Samuel Albert and Frances Gorsin Lewis. Marlene retired from Mayview State Hospital after 35 years of employment. She enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. She is survived by three sons, Ronald Gray Jr. of Monongahela, Charles Gray and Rhonda Stasicha of Monongahela, and Craig and wife Chris Gray of Port Vue; five grandchildren, Kaylynn, Eric, Craig Jr., Savannah and Hunter; three great-grandchildren, Landon, Araya and Levi; three brothers, Samuel Lewis of Elizabeth, Dwayne Lewis of Washington, and Kenneth and wife Linda Lewis of Finleyville; sister, Wendy Lewis of Monongahela; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 West Main St., Monongahela, where services will be held at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. In order to be compliant with our state guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, masks MUST be worn, social distancing maintained and only 10 people are permitted in the funeral home at a time. Please limit your visitation time to allow for other family and friends to visit. The family would like to thank you in advance for your understanding. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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