Monica M. McCarthy
Monica M. McCarthy, 83, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Washington Hospital, with family by her side.
She was born September 10, 1934, in Connellsville, a daughter of Frederick and Mary Sarko Parr.
Mrs. McCarthy was a 1952 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Connellsville. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish, Canonsburg.
She had worked for John Dudt Bakery in Houston, and she retired in 1999 from Giant Eagle, McMurray, where she worked as a cake decorator.
Monica enjoyed crafts, painting and puzzles.
On August 20, 1955, she married Edward J. McCarthy Jr., who died August 3, 2001.
Surviving are three children, Edward F. McCarthy (Sandra) of Monessen and Lori Sheldon (John) and Kris Lesnock (Matthew), both of Canonsburg; six grandchildren, Brett Semich, Erin Varner, Meghan Sandy (Pat), Kathryn Sheldon and Sean and Liam Lesnock; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a brother, Frederick Parr, and a sister, Jeanette Humbert.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 15, in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg. Interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342.
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