Joyce Frances Lynn Leech – Monongahela
Obituaries
November 2, 2022

Joyce Frances Lynn Leech – Monongahela

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Joyce Frances Lynn Leech, 49, of Monongahela, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 1, 2022, at home. Born Sept. 27, 1973, in New Eagle, she is the daughter of Gary Leech and wife, Carol, of Monongahela, and mother, Susan Davis Michaux and husband, Gary, of Charleroi. A 1992 graduate of Ringgold High School, Joyce was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and always enjoyed playing pool in various leagues around the area and was a member of the American Pool Players Association and the Eagles Club in Donora. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her partner, Amber Detwiler of Monongahela; two sisters, Arlene (Frank) Rhone of Monongahela, and Jennifer Leech (fiancé, Justin Prolenski) of Monongahela; her grandmother, Faye Davis of Charleroi; two nephews, Marcus and Isaiah Rhone; and numerous adopted siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Francis and Frances Leech, Harold Davis, Arnold and Joyce Gola and John “Zip” and Irene Zywan. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at which time a service will begin at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Mortty Ivy officiating. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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