Lesley Ann Cushman – Monessen
Obituaries
January 26, 2024

Lesley Ann Cushman – Monessen

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Lesley Ann Cushman, 44, of Monessen, passed unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in UPMC East Monroeville. Born in Carroll Township on July 24, 1979, she was the daughter of John R. Cushman of Newell and Lorraine Senitta Cushman of Monessen. Lesley was a devoted homemaker. She is survived by her mother, Lorraine and partner Jeff Konick of Monessen; her father, John R. Cushman of Newell; her partner, Jim Robl; her brother, Thomas and wife Jennifer Latkanich of Cape Coral, Fla.; nephews, Matt Latkanich and Scott Chiocchio; cousins, Wayne, Steve and Evan Senitta; and her aunt and uncle, Harold and Joann Cushman of Vanderbilt. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Lynnwood Lutheran Church, 900 Washington Road, Belle Vernon, with the Rev. Rebecca Dittenhafer officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery. ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME, Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.billicksfuneralhome.com.

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