Denise Appolonia Kalan, 66, of Monongahela, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 in her home. She was born July 19, 1952 in New Eagle, the daughter of the late Philip and Julia Bardi Appolonia.
Denise was a graduate of Mon Valley Catholic High School, class of 1970. Following high school, she attended California State College and upon graduation received a masters degree in business management. She worked for numerous companies over the years, most notably Super Valu in Belle Vernon and Federated Insurance Company with whom she was an agent for over 25 years and also where she won numerous awards, trips and trophies for her sales expertise. She was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela and it's Altar Rosary Christian Mothers. Denise loved spending time outdoors whether it was working in her yard or just relaxing on her patio with her family and friends. One of Denise's recent ideas was a neighborhood watch group that she was instrumental in organizing so that everyone kept watch on each others homes. She loved her cats. Elvis, listening to Doo Wop, enjoyed fishing and always made sure everyone got enough to eat. A very generous, thoughtful and giving person, Denise will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Jules A. Kalan with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage on August 23, 2018; brother, Phil Appolonia and his wife Susan of Sarasota, Florida; brother-in-law, Gary Fritch of Charleroi; niece, Jessica Fritch of Charleroi; two nephews, Charles Fritch of Monongahela and Philip Appolonia of Florida; and several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Joett Fritch on May 15, 2017.
Visitations will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 from 4-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church if attending the mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. Damien of Molokai Church, 722 W. Main Street, with the Rev. William Terza, pastor as celebrant. Committal services and inurnment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Donora.