Barbara Monea

Barbara (Zamagias) Monea, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Born on September 26, 1937, in Johnstown, PA, to Michael and Lottie (Andrews) Zamagias, she lived in Alliance most of her life.

She was a 1955 graduate of Alliance High School where she was involved in the Booster Club, Chronicle Staff, Mixed Chorus, Girls Chorus and Operetta. She worked first as a legal secretary, and then for Sancap Abrasives for many years. Barbara loved to serve her community and was active in the Alliance Chamber of Commerce, the Quota Club and YWCA. She enjoyed shopping, driving her baby blue Lincoln Continental, eating chocolate and Heggy's buttered french fries; but most of all, she loved spending time with family.

Survivors include her step-son, Mark (Claudette) Monea of Alliance; step-daughter, Kathleen Jones; granddaughter, Allyssa Monea; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, George Monea, whom she married on May 22, 1970; her beloved son, Gary Underwood; siblings, Mary Lou Fuchs, Stephen M (Norma) Zamagias, and George (Myrna) Zamagias; and niece, Brenda Difluore.

A visitation will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on Thursday, October 13th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and on Friday, October 14th from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Interment will be at Alliance City Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 South Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601.