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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Mary Lou Poroda
Mary Lou
Poroda
Oct 18, 1929 — Mar 15, 2018
Mary Lou Poroda's Obituary
Mary Lou Poroda, 88, of Monongahela, (Valley Inn), died Thursday, March 15, 2018 in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born October 18, 1929 in Monessen, the daughter of James Brown and Gladys Kelly Thompson and step daughter of Raymond J. Thompson.
Mary was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Church (St. Anthonys) and it's Altar Rosary Christian Mothers. While a member of St. Anthonys, she was the church secretary for several years, helped establish the soup kitchen and the help center, was on the decorating committee and volunteered her time at the fish fry's. Mary loved spending time taking care of her flowers, shopping and playing bingo. Her family was her pride and joy. She instilled the proper values throughout her family and led them by her example. A generous and thoughtful person, she always gave to those who were less fortunate. In addition to her serious side, those who were acquainted with her, knew that she was a witty jokester who loved to make people laugh. Mary's unique humor and genuineness will be missed by her family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Darla Wietrzykowski and husband Charlie, son, Deacon Al Poroda, II and wife Raeann, all of Monongahela; daughter, Kim Tarquinio and wife Toni of Monessen; three grandchildren, Valerie Wietrzykowski, Alex Poroda, III and fiance' Katie Dujmic, Taylor Poroda and wife Katie; seven great grandchildren, Chris Wietrzykowski and wife Christina, Darla Wietrzykowski and fiance' Jake Presock, Madison Wietrzykowski, Alex Poroda, IV, Jaclynn Poroda, McKenzie Becker, Caleb Poroda; two great great grandchildren, Paisley Presock and Chris Wietrzykowski, III; two sisters-in-law, Marie Kelly of Tampa, Florida, Suds Poroda of Monongahela; brother-in-law, John Poroda and wife Sandy of Monongahela; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved friend and companion, Duke.
In addition to her parents and step father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alex "AJ" Poroda, I who died July 15, 2006; brother, Joseph Hunter Kelly; and two sisters, Betty Jean Fisher and Margaret Brown.
Friends will be received on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 5-8 PM and Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1-3 and 5-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Funeral prayers will begin on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 10:30 AM in the funeral home, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM in St. Damien of Molokai Church with the Rev. William Terza, pastor as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-Great Rivers Affiliate, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693; the St. Damien of Molokai Food Bank, 722 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063; or the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134.
Mary was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Church (St. Anthonys) and it's Altar Rosary Christian Mothers. While a member of St. Anthonys, she was the church secretary for several years, helped establish the soup kitchen and the help center, was on the decorating committee and volunteered her time at the fish fry's. Mary loved spending time taking care of her flowers, shopping and playing bingo. Her family was her pride and joy. She instilled the proper values throughout her family and led them by her example. A generous and thoughtful person, she always gave to those who were less fortunate. In addition to her serious side, those who were acquainted with her, knew that she was a witty jokester who loved to make people laugh. Mary's unique humor and genuineness will be missed by her family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Darla Wietrzykowski and husband Charlie, son, Deacon Al Poroda, II and wife Raeann, all of Monongahela; daughter, Kim Tarquinio and wife Toni of Monessen; three grandchildren, Valerie Wietrzykowski, Alex Poroda, III and fiance' Katie Dujmic, Taylor Poroda and wife Katie; seven great grandchildren, Chris Wietrzykowski and wife Christina, Darla Wietrzykowski and fiance' Jake Presock, Madison Wietrzykowski, Alex Poroda, IV, Jaclynn Poroda, McKenzie Becker, Caleb Poroda; two great great grandchildren, Paisley Presock and Chris Wietrzykowski, III; two sisters-in-law, Marie Kelly of Tampa, Florida, Suds Poroda of Monongahela; brother-in-law, John Poroda and wife Sandy of Monongahela; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved friend and companion, Duke.
In addition to her parents and step father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alex "AJ" Poroda, I who died July 15, 2006; brother, Joseph Hunter Kelly; and two sisters, Betty Jean Fisher and Margaret Brown.
Friends will be received on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 5-8 PM and Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1-3 and 5-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Funeral prayers will begin on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 10:30 AM in the funeral home, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM in St. Damien of Molokai Church with the Rev. William Terza, pastor as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-Great Rivers Affiliate, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693; the St. Damien of Molokai Food Bank, 722 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063; or the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134.
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Funeral Services for Mary Lou Poroda
Visitation
March
17
Saturday
Frye Funeral Home
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Visitation
March
18
Sunday
Frye Funeral Home
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Visitation
March
18
Sunday
Frye Funeral Home
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
March
19
Monday
St. Damien of Molokai Parish
Starts at 11:00 am
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