Obituaries
March 31, 2023

Mary Wetherell – Monongahela

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Mary Wetherell, 76, of Squirrel Hill, formerly of Monongahela, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in her home. She was born Dec. 1, 1946, in Oakland, Calif., the daughter of the late Hugh and Florence Fohrman Conn. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Monongahela. Mary was employed as a dietary supervisor for the Methodist Home in Mount Lebanon and Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. After years of working as a dietary supervisor, she decided to become a truck driver and worked for Arnold Logistics in Carlisle until she retired. She enjoyed decorative painting, cross stitching and reading. Mary also loved cats. She is survived by her two daughters, Wendy Yohe of Finleyville  and Mary (Michael) Grove of Bethel Park; and two grandchildren, Jillian Yohe and Ryan Grove. She also leaves behind her beloved feline friend, Snickers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Conn. Arrangements were entrusted to FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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