Michele S. ‘Mickey’ Price –  Monongahela
Obituaries
March 31, 2021

Michele S. ‘Mickey’ Price – Monongahela

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Michele S. “Mickey” Price, 59, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born Aug. 26, 1961, in New Eagle, the daughter of Felicie Dietz Bianchi of New Eagle and the late Charles Bianchi. For 16 years, Mickey was a cook at Hitch’s Hut in Monongahela. She enjoyed reading mystery novels, camping and fishing.In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Thomas R. Price, with whom she celebrated 25 years of marriage on May 13, 2020; four brothers, Keith Bianchi and wife Karen of Bentleyville, Kevin Bianchi of Monongahela, Joseph Bianchi and wife Paula of Bunola, Daniel Bianchi and wife Christine of New Eagle; mother-in-law, Carol Price of Monongahela; two sisters-in-law, Linda Reichel of Castle Shannon, Laura Young and husband Michael of Monongahela; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Sacred Heart Cemetery with the Rev. Matthew Stabe officiating. The FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC. is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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