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Joanne Funtal Obituary
Joanne M. Funtal, 84, of Finleyville, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born February 24, 1936, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Arthur Jacob and Catherine Jane Bennett Hengler.
Joanne was a 1954 graduate of Langley High School in Pittsburgh. In the late 1970s, she worked at the Open Pantry in Finleyville. She was a member of St. John XXIII Parish in Finleyville, where she was active in Christian Mothers, Ladies Guild and the Requiem Choir. She was also a member of the Columbiettes Council 13832 John Paul the Great, the Democratic Women's Club, and was Judge of Elections in Union Township. Joanne enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting.
She is survived by four sons, Andrew A. and wife Judy Funtal of Suwanee, Ga., Matthew P. and wife Merry Katherine Funtal of Morehead City, N.C., Robert A. and wife Flora Funtal of Finleyville, Timothy E. and wife Deborah Funtal of Beallsville; seven grandchildren, Sarah Funtal, Christian Turner, Hunter, Andrew and Rachael Funtal, Amber Marody, Michelle Sharpe; five great-grandchildren, Bentley, Tristan, Aspen, Kaiden and Chevy; sister Catherine and husband Ronald Copeland of Beaver Falls.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew W. Funtal, who died January 5, 2005; daughter Julie A. Funtal, who died December 14, 2008; brother Arthur Hengler; sister Therese Eutsey.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 7, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 8, in Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, November 9, in St. John XXIII Parish, Finleyville. Committal service and interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray.
Memorial contributions may be to the Finleyville Food Pantry, 415 Main Street, New Eagle, PA 15067.
In order to be compliant with our county and state guidelines, masks MUST be worn and social distancing maintained. The family would like to thank you in advance for your understanding.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.
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Jason Menendez
November 12, 2020
My Deepest Sympathies to the entire Funtal Family.
Jason Menendez (A dear friend of Julie's)
Nancy Miltenberger Lokes
November 10, 2020
My sincere sympathy to the whole family! I grew up in Finleyville going to St. Francis church and knew your family well. Prayers for all!
Bonnie hess
November 8, 2020
we are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to your family. love Virginia, Bonnie, Keith Hess
Margie Rostosky
November 8, 2020
We were so sad to hear of Joann's passing. She was our neighbor but we thought of her as family. She baby sat me when I was 5 so my mother could work and days at our swimming pool of fun & laughter . Joann & my mother Beverly became fast friends along with being very involved in our elections along with running the Democratic woman's club. Joann was in my life everyday when I lived at home & we always enjoyed her & Julie. Mom had Joann & I had Julie and the 4 of us have had a life time of good times. God Speed Joann I know Julie & Andy are waiting for you & I thank you for the memorys, love, & fun.
Sarah Burgan
November 6, 2020
Bob and Flora so sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed talking and volunteering with Joanne. Prayers for you and your family.
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