Elizabeth (Maha) Monahan

Elizabeth Monahan, 96, of Oil City, PA., passed away 

Sunday May 18, 2025 at UPMC - Northwest in Seneca surrounded by family.

                Born June 7, 1928 in McKeesport, PA., she 

was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Buleca Maha.

Elizabeth was a graduate of McKeesport High School.

She was married  in St. Mary’s Church in McKeesport on June 25, 1960 to John Edward Monahan and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2024.

A homemaker, Elizabeth had worked during World War II making venetian blinds and later worked for Spiegel Brothers.

She had been a member of St. Stephens Church.

Elizabeth enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and baking.

She was a member of the YMCA and the YWCA and enjoyed going on trips with the Gallivanters.

She is survived by three children

John A. Monahan and his wife Dorothy of Oil City

Paul J. Monahan and his wife Donna of Trenton, Fl.

Edward M. Monahan and his wife Jill of Gibsonia

Three grandchildren

Jennifer, Sarah(David Ly) and Amanda

She is survived by a sister Olga Fry of Erie, PA.

And good friend Delores Baker of Oil City

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Michael Maha, and sisters Margaret Fencik and Helen Galka.

Friends will be received from 11:00A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Tuesday the Reinsel Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday in St. Joseph Church  at 1:30 P.M. with Fr. Richard Allen Presiding.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church Development Fund, YWCA, YMCA or to a charity of one’s choice

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

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