Sherry R. Ianovale – Monongahela
Obituaries
January 3, 2022

Sherry R. Ianovale – Monongahela

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Sherry R. Ianovale, 67, of Monongahela, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Oct. 29, 1954, in New Eagle, a daughter of the late Solomon R. and Anna Mae Rennie Gump. Sherry was retired as an administrative clerk with Peoples Gas. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her friends and family. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Ianovale; two step-sons, Joseph (Shannon) Ianovale Jr. and Nicholas Ianovale, both of Nazareth, Pa.; three grandchildren, Wesley, Luca and Gianna; nieces and nephews, Rich, Dan, Dana and Rachel; and a loving extended family. Deceased are her second husband, Rick Wanek; and brother, Richard Gump. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME INC., David P. Kegel, supervisor 3560 Washington Ave., Finleyville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Finleyville Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to a children’s charity of one’s choice.

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