Richard D. Mandarino – Rostraver Township
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May 18, 2026

Richard D. Mandarino – Rostraver Township

Richard D. Mandarino, 78, of Rostraver Township, died on May 14, 2026. He was born on May 27, 1947, to the late Richard and Mary Stofcik Mandarino. Richard was an industrial arts teacher and taught at Severna Park High School in Maryland. During his retirement, he was the service manager at his family business, Frank’s Service Garage in Monessen. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, past president and member of the Monessen/ Rostraver Rotary, Monessen Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Tau ...

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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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