Obituaries
November 10, 2021

Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Priscella Yadlosky – Monessen

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Elizabeth “Libby” Priscella Yadlosky, 94, of Monessen, died peacefully at home with family by her side to walk with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. She was born Feb. 27, 1927, in Monessen, the daughter of the late Andrew and Carri Dudchock Kandrick. Libby enjoyed spending time with friends and family, sitting outside and enjoying nature, cooking, baking and watching cooking shows, game shows and the Catholic channel on TV. She is survived by her two sons, John A. Yadlosky of Monessen and Michael Yadlosky of Slippery Rock; grandchildren, Michael S. and Amanda Yadlosky, Jordan and Sherry Yadlosky Bellotti and Brandon and DeeAnn Yadlosky Detman; great-grandchildren, Carter and Gracie Detman; nieces and nephews, Gregory Melenchen, Michele Mandarino, Joan Salat, Johnny Salat and Jimmy Salat. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John “Skippy” Yadlosky; three sisters, Elsie Melenchen, Irene Kandrick and Ann Marie Salat; and two brothers, Victor and Andrew Kandrick. There will be no public viewing or services.

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