Francis J LaMendola, age 93, of Monessen, PA, formerly of Donora, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp., PA.

He was born March 3, 1930 in Donora the son of the late Samuel LaMendola and the late Elizabeth Ondeck LaMendola.

Fran was member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Donora American Legion. and the former Donora Elks.

He was a teacher and coach for the Ringgold School District.

Fran was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mildred "Mutsy" Lamendola; and two sisters, Joanne LaMendola and Geraldine Gaitens.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughter and son-in-law Jeri and Lou Book of Monessen with whom he resided; step grandson, Alan (Ashley) Book of Arizona; step great grandchildren, Colton and Riley Book; a brother, Donald LaMendola of VA; also several nieces and nephews

Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 15, 2023. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Friday June 16, 2023 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus.

Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA

A special thank you to Naomi Roberts for taking care of Dad for the past 2 years.

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