Domonic C. Pellis, Sr.

Domonic C. “Pudgy” Pellis, Sr., 87, of Farrell, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Pellis was born on March 12, 1939, in Farrell, the son of John A. and Rose (Squatrito) Pellis. He was a member of the 1957 graduating class from Farrell High School and attended Penn State University, Shenango Valley Campus.

Pudgy honorably served his country as a corpsman and flight surgeon assistant in the U.S. Navy from July of 1957 to June of 1961.

In 1993, he retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he began as a carrier and finished his career as assistant postmaster, following 25 years of service. During his retirement, Pudgy worked for Cohen Auto Parts and First National Bank Data Center.

Pudgy was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell.

An avid golfer, he enjoyed participating in many leagues throughout his life. Pudgy also enjoyed bowling, coaching his son’s youth sports teams, and taking trips to Las Vegas and vacationing at the beach with his wife, family, and friends. His greatest joy in life was being a “Papa” to his five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He married his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbara Ann (Moore) Pellis, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, on February 16, 1963. She survives at home.

Pudgy is also survived by three sons, Domonic “Nick” Pellis, Jr., (Tina) and Scott Pellis, all of Hermitage; and Chad Pellis, of Farrell; a sister, Loretta Tewell (James), of Hermitage; five grandchildren, Jacqueline McKee (Matt), Morgan Cocain (Brandon), Colton Pellis (Brooke), and Gianna and Giuliana Pellis; and five great-grandchildren, Nolan, Mario, and Rocco McKee, and Zeke and Stevie Cocain.

Pudgy was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday (6-13-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

The Wheatland AL and West Middlesex VFW Honor Guard will render military honors at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, immediately followed by a memorial service.

Interment: St. Anthony Cemetery, Hermitage.