Mar 9, 2018

John N. Augustine, 73, of Monongahela, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Born October 13, 1944, in Monongahela, he was a son of the late John and Mary Panseri Augustine.

He was a graduate of the former MonValley Catholic High School.

For many years, he owned Augustine’s Bakery in Monongahela and Century III. He later began working as a bakery technician and salesman and retired from Rich Product Co. He then worked part-time until 2017 in the bakery department of the Finleyville Giant Eagle.

An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Mr. Augustine was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela, and also a member of Slovak Club in Monongahela and Mingo Rod and Gun Club.

Surviving are his loving wife, Rose Knox Augustine; two daughters, Renee Allen of North Charleroi and Stephanie (Ronnie) Fransko of Victory Hill; two stepsons, Ricky (Erica) Ashcraft of Liberty Borough and Alan (Nicole) Ashcraft of Belle Vernon; stepdaughter Marsha Chambers of Monongahela; 11 grandchildren, Kayla (Zachary), Skyler (Emily), Alex, Paige, Ricky Jr., Madyson, Brayden, Stacey Jr., Jayden, Austyn and Jase; brother, Lenny Augustine of Monongahela; sister, Lorraine (Lou) Ambrose of Maryland; many nieces and nephews; and good friends Steve Gondos, Danny Check and Lee Mizwa.

He will be truly missed.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess Street, Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 12, with Father William Terza officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.

Memorial donations are being accepted at the funeral home on behalf of the family.