Monica Jo Sloan – Monessen
Obituaries
July 7, 2022

Monica Jo Sloan – Monessen

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Monica Jo Sloan, 36, of Monessen, transitioned from this life on June 24, 2022. Born Aug. 28, 1986, she is the daughter of Angela Beltram and Bradley K. Sloan Sr. Monica attended the Belle Vernon and Monessen School Districts. She studied License Practical Nursing (LPN) at Western Area Career and Technology Center and attained her CNA at Fayette County CTI.  She was most recently employed at Mon Valley Care Center. Monica adored her daughters greatly, loved her parents dearly, enjoyed family time, laughing, listening to music, watching movies and baking cookies with her daughters. She loved the ocean and was an avid Steelers fan. Monica was well-known for her radiant smile, beautiful personality and her willingness to extend help to others. Monica was preceded in death by her son, Malik Robinson; and her paternal grandparents, Frank Sloan Sr. and Lois Sloan-Lyons. In addition to her parents, Monica leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Brooklyn Sloan and Maliah Robinson; four brothers, Brandon Beltram, Quentin Simpson, Demetri Edwards and Bradley Sloan II; maternal grandparents, Jody Beltram and Kathee Walz; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Celebration of life memorial service will be held at noon Friday, July 8, 2022, at Free Indeed Ministry, 401 Second St., Monongahela, the Rev. Frank Sloan Jr., pastor. Celebration of life has been gently placed in the hands of HOUSE OF JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, 724-379-5420.

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