Lois Rae Fonzi, 85, of Monongahela, died Friday, March 31, 2017 in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born September 6, 1931 in Monongahela, the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy M. Kennedy Patterson.
Lois was a graduate of Monongahela High School. She retired with over twenty five years from Ringgold High School, where she worked in the cafeteria. She was also employed for several years at the gift shop in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was a very active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She taught Sunday school, was a member of it's women's group and the Altar Guild, where she spent time instructing the members of the guild on the procedures of the church. Lois enjoyed being with her grandchildren, trips to Disney World, Niagara Falls, going on cruises, visiting the casinos and took pleasure in spending time on her computer.
She is survived by three children, Sharon Bolden and husband Anthony of Arlington, Virginia, Richard Fonzi and wife MaryAnn with whom she made her home, Karen Wilson and husband Mark of Monongahela; granddaughter, Nicole Fonzi, grandson, Philip Fonzi; two brothers, Duane Patterson and wife Sandy of Monongahela, Raymond Patterson of Roscoe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Fonzi who died in 1972; two brothers, Dale and William Patterson; and a sister, Cheryl Fedrick.
Friends will be received on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM in St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Charles Schaller officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Altar Guild,130 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.