Mary Ann ‘Sis’ Tomayko – Monessen
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April 15, 2025

Mary Ann ‘Sis’ Tomayko – Monessen

Mary Ann “Sis” Tomayko, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Mon Va l l e y Care Center. She was born on Jan. 11, 1940, in Moness en, daughter of the late Jesse Alvin and Kathryn Skruber Wilson. She was retired from Charleroi High School, where she worked as a teacher. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles Tomayko Jr.; two daughters, Kelly (John) Tividor and Tracy (Ray) Mosco; brother, Alvin “Rick” Wilson; four grandchildren, Cory (Olivia) Mosco, Laine...

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