Mary Ann Davis, age 79, of Monongahela, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Born in North Charleroi on February 19, 1947, she was a daughter of the late George and Ann (Homa) Vayansky. She was Byzantine Catholic by faith and a member of St. Michael Byzantine Church. She was a teacher for over thirty years at West Newton Elementary. Mrs. Davis was an avid bowler who loved building puzzles and crafting. She was a great baker and never missed an opportunity to bake cookies for family wedding cookie tables and graduation parties.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jaymie Zayac.
Surviving to cherish her memory is her husband of 36 years, Gary L. Davis; three children, Shelly (Steve) Timmins of South Fayette, Stacey Antonucci of California, PA, and Gary Davis, II of Finleyville; a son in-law, Matt Zayac of Finleyville, six grandchildren, Brandon, Dylan, Hunter, Mikayla, Levi, and Madelyn; three siblings, George "Dubbs" Vayansky, Robert Vayansky, and Janice (Charles) Stirling; nieces and nephews: George Allen (Meghan) Vayansky, Janna Stirling, Amanda (Ryan) Rago, Ike Vayansky and Annie Vayansky; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. A Parastas service will be held in the funeral home at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Donora, with the Rev. Fr. Brian Norrell officiating. Entombment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Michael Byzanitne Catholic Church, 511 Murray Avenue, Donora, PA 15033.