Laureen D. Cecchine

Laureen D. Cecchine, 86 of Monessen, PA formerly of Marianna, PA passed away Thursday May 21, 2020 in Hallsworth House, Monessen.
She was born November 14, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Samuel C. and Susan Hreha Cole.
A homemaker, Laureen also worked as a waitress for 20 years at the Friendship Lounge located in Richeyville.
Mrs. Cecchine was an avid reader and a published poet. One of her poems was published in the Readers Digest. Gardening was another of her passions. She particularly enjoyed and looked forward to organizing her annual party for a group of couples she called the Local Yokels and named the party "Christmas in July". Everyone that attended the party couldn't wait for the next gathering.
Laureen was a faithful member of the former St. Oliver Plunkett Parish, Marianna, PA where she served as President of the Christian Mothers and was also a member of the Ladies Axillary of the Hancock-McCune-Horne American Legion Post 705.
On January 23, 1954 she married John R. Cecchine who passed away January 20, 2014.
Surviving are five children, Paulette Bieneck (Paul) of Monessen, PA, John A. Cecchine (Kim) of Canonsburg, PA, Larry Cecchine (Julie) of Marianna, David Cecchine (Rebecca) of Washington, PA, and Timothy Cecchine (Jamie) of Washington, PA; Three sisters, Audrey Clark of Massachusetts, Sandra Sulc (C. John) of Canonsburg, PA and Marcia Kramer of Washington, PA; one brother, Jack Cole (Shirley) of Missouri; Six grandchildren, Gary Bieneck, Amber Cecchine, Tyler Cecchine, Vincent Cecchine, Savannah Letham and Michael Letham; Three great grandchildren; Three brothers in law, Fred Cecchine, Jr. (Jean) of Marianna, Bob Cecchine of Ohio and James Cecchine (Marge) of Texas. Several nieces and nephews.
Deceased in addition to her parents and husband is a son, Michael Cecchine who died September 6, 1991 and a brother, Dennis Cole who died in October 2018.
All funeral services and burial will be private. The family suggests Memorial Contributions be made to Hallsworth House Personal Care Home, attention Toni Bucci, Activities Director, 1575 Grand Blvd. Monessen, PA 15062