Obituaries
June 8, 2023

Mary Beth Wisyanski – Monessen

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Mary Beth Wisyanski, 59, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born on Sept. 17, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Dell and Dorothy Baciak Vance. She was Lutheran by faith and loved gardening and animals. She gave faithfully to her favorite charities, St. Jude’s, the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Wildlife Federation. Mary Beth is survived by her husband, James Wisyanski; sons, Justin and Dillon Wisyanski, both of Monessen; grandson, Justin Wisyanski; brother, Fred (Tammy) Vance; and sisters, Ellen (Alan) Maund and Diane (Bruce) Silverblatt. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Cheryl Weaver and Debra Greco. Per Mary Beth’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Memorial contributions may be sent to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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