Obituaries
March 27, 2023

Mark D. Vrable – Monessen

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Mark D. Vrable, 64, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, March 23, in Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove, Harrisville, Pa. He was born May 28, 1958, in North Charleroi, son of the late Bernard R. Vrable and Patricia Falbo Vrable. He was a former member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Mark loved being with his family and always enjoyed his home-cooked meals. He was very active in the Special Olympics and earned many medals. Mark loved his music, especially Elvis Presley, along with being an avid dancer. He loved animals and if he was not outside enjoying the sunshine, taking walks or going to car shows, he would be at the animal shelter playing with the animals. He was a kind, gentle man who was loved by many. Surviving are his two sisters, Barbara Vrable of Coal Center and Lisa Bailey of Belle Vernon; nephew, John V Morosky; five nieces, Brooke (Chad) Ustazewski, Lauren (Dustin) Frankie, Rebecca (Charles) Lipp, Blair (Anthony) Pent and Alexis Morosky; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Colton, Gemma and  William Ustazewski, Leah and Lainey Frankie, Lucas and Penelope Pent and Leena Peake. He also leaves to cherish his memory numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. All funeral services were private and handled by DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Interment was in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice in Mark’s memory. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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