We are Now Accepting Donations for Phase 2 of the Monongahela Cemetery Chapel Restoration Project
The Monongahela Cemetery Board of Directors would like to thank the 302 individuals and businesses who have donated to the Chapel Restoration Fund to date.
Please check our website to see the growing number of donors.
Learn more about how you can help us.
Melissa Stewart and Wendy Lee performed a wreath laying ceremony on December 17 at the cemetery, representing "Wreath's Across America." The Stewart and Lee families placed wreaths to honor the main branches of the military. In 2023, the organization plans to perform a comprehensive wreath laying ceremony to honor all of the Veterans in our cemetery and ensure the important legacy of freedom is shared with future generations.
If you are interested in learning more or joining as a volunteer, please contact Melissa Stewart at stewartfamily018@gmail.com
Top Photo: The Stewart and Lee families placed wreaths to honor the fallen Veterans of our armed forces.
Middle Photo: Wreaths to honor the various branches of the armed forces were placed.
Bottom Photo: Monongahela Cemetery Board President, Richard Bucchianeri joined the Stewart and Lee families at the wreath laying event.
On October 9, 2021, the Monongahela Cemetery held a redidcation ceremony to celebrate the refurbishment of the historic chapel. Click Here to Download the booklet from the event.
The Monongahela Cemetery is honored to be the Monongahela Chamber of Commerce's "Member of the Month. In the photo from left to right is: Mark Affinito, George I. Eckert, Richard Bucchianeri, Alan Veliky, and Scott Frederick.
Friday, August 9th, 2019 at the Monongahela Auqatorium, during the City of Monongahela's 250th Celebration, Jeff M. Kotula, President of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Washington County Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr. present a check from the Washington County Local Share Account (LSA) to the Directors and Superintendent of the Monongahela Cemetery in the amount of $61,443; accepting the check for the Monongahela Cemetery is President James P. McCune. The money will be used for the Restoration of the Monongahela Cemetery Chapel. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Rose Baxter Gust (above) from the Starkweather Circle Ladies G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) makes symbolic donation to Chapel Restoration Project. READ MORE
Welcome Home Sgt. Hamilton.
After 74 years, it is with great pride and honor that we celebrate the homecoming of Sergeant Vernon L. Hamilton, beloved son, brother and uncle.President and Secretary of the Monongahela Cemetery...
Read the complete obituary and more photos at our Facebook Page
Monongahela Elks Lodge 455 donated $1000 to the Monongahela Cemetery Restoration Fund. Stanley J. Welsh, Elks National Foundation Local Chair & Lodge Secretary presents the check to John S. Cattaneo current Vice President and Secretary of the Monongahela Cemetery.
The Board of Directors of the Monongahela Cemetery accepted a bid from Yohe Roofing to replace the roof on the Cemetery's Chapel with a slate roof as part of the Chapel Restoration Project. Pictured from the Monongahela Cemetery are John Cattaneo, James McCune and Richard Bucchianeri. Tom and Mark Yohe of Yohe Roofing were also present.
Before decorating the Veteran's graves for Memorial Day David Thompson, Jr., Commander of the American Legion, Frank Downer Post 302, makes a donation to the Monongahela Cemetery Chapel Restoration Fund. Standing in the back row left to right Roger D'Emidio, Richard Bucchianeri, David Thompson, Jr., John Cattaneo, and Stuart Isaac of American Legion Post Frank Downer 302. In front is Alex Thompson.
Frank Lomago from the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad makes a donation to the Monongahela Cemetery Chapel Restoration Fund.
Monongahela Elks Lodge 455 donated $1500 to the Monongahela Cemetery Chapel Restoration Fund.
Stanley J. Welsh, Elks National Foundation Local Chair & Lodge Secretary presents a check for $1500 to James P. McCune, President of the Monongahela Cemetery. Also, pictured is the current Board of Directors of the cemetery, left to right, Richard Bucchianeri, Stanley J. Welsh, James McCune, Will Maurer, (Second row), Roger D'Emidio, Jack Cattaneo, and Alan Veliky.
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Established in 1863, The Monongahela Cemetery is revered as one of Pennsylvania’s most serene and beautifully landscaped cemetery facilities.
The Monongahela Cemetery offers a wide-range of services and products, including Pre-Need Planning, Memorials, and Burial Services. Our friendly and caring staff will take the time to walk you through the planning process and diligently work to meet your family’s special needs.
The Monongahela Cemetery is honored to be recognized as a National Registered Historic Site. This unique classification is testament to our commitment to historic preservation and community involvement.
We are dedicated to the generations who have selected our cemetery as their final resting place, and we continue to provide them with a serene, well-kept environment till the end of ages. |
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