Obituaries
January 8, 2022

Mary Ann E. Domjancic – Monessen

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Mary Ann E. Domjancic, 70, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in the ER of Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on Oct. 27, 1951, in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Michael F. and Anna M. Lautsch Domjancic. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a graduate of Monessen High School. Shortly thereafter, she was hired as a secretary for Monessen School District in the high school office. Mary Ann retired with 43 years of dedicated service to the Monessen School District. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen. Mary Ann is the last surviving member of her family, but is survived by many dear friends and neighbors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph M. “Joe” Domjancic. A private viewing followed by a blessing service with Father Michael J. Crookston officiating was held at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., www.dalfonso-billick.com, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Interment was in the family plot in Holy Name Cemetery, Monessen.

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