Obituaries
January 19, 2022

Raymond ‘Randy’ U. Margarcelli – Monessen

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Raymond “Randy” U. Margarcelli, 56, of Monessen, passed away on Jan. 12, 2022, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born on Nov. 29, 1965, to Fred and Elizabeth Shelasky Margarcelli in Bethesda, Md. Randy devoted his life to helping people, he worked as a Paramedic for Mon Valley EMS, Tri County Ambulance and Rostraver West Newton EMS, he also was an instructor, teaching many first aid and lifesaving classes. Raymond is survived by his loving wife Lori Bish Margarcelli; daughter, Taryn Margarcelli of Monessen; son, Dietrich (Amber) Margarcelli of Monessen; granddaughter, Grace Margarcelli; brother, Anthony (Leigh Ann) Margarcelli of White Oak; and niece and nephew, Allison and Connor Margarcelli of White Oak. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at Monessen No. 1 Social Hall, 15 Eastgate Ave., Monessen, with Pastor Beth Dunlap officiating. Friends and family will be welcomed to stay and attend the repast meal following the service. The ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.billicksfuneralhome.com.

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