Obituaries
February 12, 2022

Mark A. Sosnak – Monessen

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Mark A. Sosnak, 56, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Preceding him in death are his son, Jordan Sosnak; and his dad, Anthony “Jeep” Ciliberti. Mark is survived by his mother, Lydia Santoro Ciliberti; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Michelle Sosnak of Monessen; and two sons, Noah and Nino Sosnak of Connellsville. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his sons. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who loved him. Private funeral services were entrusted to RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen.

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