Mona Renee (Rupinski) Evanchec

Longtime resident of North Braddock, age 69, passed away following a courageous health battle, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Born the daughter of the late Charles Rupinski and the late Mona Rose (Duval) Rupinski.

Beloved wife of Kenneth L. Evanchec for 46 wonderful years.

Loving mother of Jessica Evanchec of North Braddock, Nicholas (April Preisach) Evanchec of White Oak, and Andrew (Kari) Evanchec of Penn Hills.

Cherished grandmother of Natalie Evanchec.

Adored sister of Dennis Rupisnki, Richard Rupinski, and Craig (Donna) Rupinski.  Preceded in death by brothers, Chuck and Lony Rupinski.

Dear sister-in-law of Kathleen Evanchec and Steve (Betty) Evanchec.

Also survived by countless cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mona was a graduate of St. Anselm High School in Swissvale.  She was a longtime employee of Bell Telephone Company & Verizon, where she dedicated 25 years of service before retiring.  Mona found joy in the simple pleasures that made life meaningful. She especially enjoyed fishing with Kenny, and it became a favorite hobby, filled with laughter and shared memories. It was often joked among those who knew her that she always overachieved with the fish that others caught.  She also enjoyed trips to Pymatuning, where she could relax and enjoy time away with her family. Another of Mona’s favorite pastimes was visiting craft shows in Bedford and Shaker Woods.

Family meant everything to Mona, and she treasured every opportunity to be with them.  She had a deep love for her parents, her children and grandchildren, and especially for her soul mate and devout caretaker, Kenny.  Her happiest times were the ones spent surrounded by the people she loved most.

Friends are welcome to a Memorial Visitation on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, (412) 824-8800.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Parish (formerly St. Maurice).  Everyone please meet at church.