Joseph W. Mendola, 86, of Chess Street, Monongahela, who died Tuesday, October 27, 1998, in Mrs. G.'s Personal Care Home, Monongahela. Mr. Mendola, along with his late wife, were owners of Joseph and Olga's Beauty Shop in Monongahela for 60 years, retiring in 1997. He was a graduate of Monongahela High School and Maison-Felix Beauty School in Pittsburgh. Mr. Mendola was a member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Monongahela. Surviving are a son, Joseph W. Mendola Jr. of Charleroi; five brothers, Patsy Mendola of Virginia, Victor Mendola of New Jersey, Edward Mendola of Charleroi and Albert and James Mendola, both of Monongahela; two sisters, Mary Garofalo and Helen Voytish, both of the state of California; two grandchildren, Joseph M. and Jeffrey S. Mendola; and two great-grandchildren. Deceased are his wife, Olga Mendola, who died in June 1997; and a sister, Minnie Solecky. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela, PA 15063. Marshall Marra Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Private services were held. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, October 30, 1998Joseph W. Mendola
Owner, operator of Joseph and Olga's Beauty Shop
He was born January 11, 1912, in Monongahela, a son of Artenzio and Minnie Mendola.