Mary Skomsky Pokol – Monessen
Obituaries
April 11, 2024

Mary Skomsky Pokol – Monessen

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Mary Skomsky Pokol, 76, of Monessen passed away on April 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her caring family. Born Jan. 22, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Ida Reda Skomsky. Mary was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a 1966 graduate of Monessen High School and a graduate of Douglas School of Business in Monessen. She worked as an executive secretary at Fox Grocery in Rostraver Township and years later she worked part-time at Keystone Bakery in Monessen. Mary enjoyed baking, reading mystery novels, watching old-time game shows and sitcoms but her greatest pastime was spent fishing with her husband and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William “Bo” Pokol of Monessen; daughter, Kelly Massey and her husband Chris “Tippy” of Perryopolis; son, Jason Pokol and his wife Megan (Antonucci) of Monessen; seven grandchildren, Morgan (Massey) and husband Tony Lucketti of Speers, Christopher Massey Jr. and girlfriend, Maria Gagetta of Perryopolis, Mackenzie Massey and fiancé Dylan Celaschi of Perryopolis, Brooke Pokol, Buddy Pokol, Bristol Pokol, and Bo Pokol all of Monessen; one great-grandson, Levi Lucketti of Speers; her brother, Michael (Terree) Skomsky of Monessen; nieces and nephews and many, many cousins. Anyone who knew Mary knew she always had the last word. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. Her family gives a special thank you to UPMC Family Hospice who guided them through this difficult time. Mary’s request was for a private viewing and service to be conducted at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC & CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen PA, 15062, exclusively for immediate family members. Her interment will be at Monongahela Cemetery. Condolences are being accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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