Mary Ella Wetmore – Monessen

Mary Ella Wetmore, 73, of Monessen, died on April 27, 2026, at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Washington. She was born on Oct. 29, 1952, to the late Charles and Ella Garland White. Mary was a very dedicated worker who enjoyed her job at Life’s Work, where she worked for 32 years. Mary is survived by her two sisters, Margaret Yockey and Nancy Graham; and her caretaker and friend, Amanda Coleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Wetmore; and brother, Charles White Jr. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April, 29, 2026, at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, PA 15062. Services will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Sandy Fitzgibbons officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery Monessen. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dalfonso-billick. com.

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