Veronica M. Fabyanic, 94, passed away at her New Brighton residence on December 6th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in South Heights, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Amos and Christina Suttelle. In addition to her aprents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steve C. Fabyanic, her grandson, John Murphy; and her siblings, Kathleen, Susie, and Robert.

Veronica’s legacy is carried on by her five devoted daughters: Ellen (Roy) Parrish, Christina (Russell) Brown, Kathleen (Mike) Thompson, Mary (Patrick) Carney, and Kay Lynn (Jeff) Edmiston. She was the proud grandmother to 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, who will remember her for the joy she brought to their lives. She is also survived by her brother, Paul (Carol) Suttelle, her sisters, Alice Perkins, Ruth Carlin, and Sister Lucille Suttelle, along with her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews.

Veronica was raised in Monaca and attended Monaca High School. Her work ethic shone brightly during her years at Phoenix Glass in Monaca, where she was a valued employee for several years. She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca and later became a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Brighton.

Veronica’s interests and talents were diverse. She was a remarkable tailor and seamstress, creating beautiful clothing for her children and grandchildren, including a wedding dress for a daughter. Her love of crafts extended to building puzzles, word searches, embroidering, crocheting and plastic canvas. She also found joy in making chocolates and hardtack, treats that delighted her family and friends during the holidays and special occasions. Her passion for dance was evident as she enjoyed traveling on weekends to the SNPJ Camp in Enon Valley with her husband and children to dance and listen to Polkas. She also had a love for card playing. As a member of a local card club, she gathered weekly with family and friends to play, laugh and enjoy their company.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 10th from 8:30 a.m. until 9:15 a.m., when parting prayers will be offered, at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.  A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 10th at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 521 7th Avenue, New Brighton. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park of Rochester.