Obituaries
November 26, 2022

Robert J. Monack Jr. – Monongahela

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Robert J. Monack Jr., 55, of Monongahela, passed away on Nov. 18, 2022. Born May 29, 1967, in Monongahela, he is the son of Robert Monack Sr. of North Belle Vernon and Sharon L. Monack-Harris of Donora. A 1985 graduate of Ringgold High School, Bob had worked as a machinist for Flow Serve in Bridgeville. He was an avid boater who enjoyed spending time on the river, loved camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by two daughters, Brittany Monack and Bobbi Jo (Adam Fine) of Monongahela; their mother, Lorraine (Neihaus) Monack of Monongahela; five grandchildren, Rihanna Fordham, Marilynn, Addison, Harper and Hallie Huston; and his girlfriend, Denise Price of Haydentown, Pa. Friends are invited to a memorial gathering at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, where a service will begin at 5:30 p.m. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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