Obituaries
July 2, 2021

Mary Stinogle – Monessen

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Mary Stinogle, 94, of Monessen, passed away this day of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 30, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of Frank and Norma Vespy Pernelli; wife of deceased husband, Blaine Stinogle; and mother of Blaine Jr. (deceased), Dale and Roy Stinogle; sister of Theresa and Anne; and brothers Carlo, Frank and George, all deceased. She is survived by grandchildren, Blaine, Jason, Danielle and Ashley and great-grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her numerous nieces and nephews, who will miss their Sunday telephone conversations. During World War II, she traveled to Arizona, taking a job as a telephone operator for military service personnel calling home to their loved ones. On the way back home to Pennsylvania, she met her husband to be, Blaine, a returning veteran. Mary’s pride and joy was her devoted son, Roy, with whom she made her home. Mary was an avid gardener and baker. Mary’s generosity was shown especially with her home-baked cookies she shared with friends, neighbors and her doctors. She was a caregiver to many throughout her life. May she Rest in Peace and the Lord’s Light shine upon her. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2021, at ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen, Pa. A blessing service will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home on Tuesday, July 6, and will be followed by a 10 a.m. Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord with Father Michael J. Crookston officiating. Burial will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Online condolences can be given at www.billicksfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are asked to be made to Epiphany of our Lord Church, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062.

 

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