Obituaries
July 31, 2024

Dallin Drew Koteles

Baby Dallin Drew Koteles went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2024. He was the precious son of Cody Koteles and Jaci Brice of Carroll Township and is survived by maternal grandparents, James and Cindy Brice of Donora; paternal grandparents, Gary (Melissa Schuster) of Monongahela and Melissa Koteles of Stockdale; paternal great-grandparents, Drew and Kim Koteles and Vickie Wilson and Janet McVey; uncles, Tanner (Ashely) Brice and Jonathan, Logan and Blake Koteles; and a cousin, Raylan Brice. Services were officiated by Deacon Alex Poroda and interment was held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, was in charge of his arrangements. Condolences can be made to Dallin’s family at marshallmarrafunerahome. com.

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