Obituaries
November 4, 2024

Ronald E. Fallet – Monessen

Ronald E. Fallet, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Nov. 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1939, in Lake Lynn, Pa., son of the late John S. and Ida Mae Williamson Fallet. Ron was Protestant by faith and was a member of the Charleroi Fishing Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He was always willing to help others. Surviving are his wife, Ethyl Paterline Fallet; two daughters, Rhonda and husband Bill Lynch of Monessen; and Dayna and husband Kevin Zajack of Charleroi; and three grandchildren, Jordan Zajack, Emmy Zajack and Nathan Lynch. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Ciocca; and a brother, John Fallet Jr.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen, where friends will be welcomed from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, with Pastor Dennis Stitch officiating. Internment will follow at Belle Vernon Cemetery. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www. rhomefuneralhome.com.

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