John C. Somers; 85; of Monessen; passed away Thursday; March 13; 2008; in Meadowcrest Nursing Home. He was born Sunday; November 26; 1922; in Monessen; a son of the late William and Winiford Somers. He worked as a steelworker for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co.; Monessen plant. Mr. Somers was a member of Monessen Fireman’s Clubs No. 1 and 2 and the Ukrainian Club of Monessen. He is survived by one daughter; Armida (Bill) Dora; of Virginia Beach; Va.; two grandsons; 1st Lt. John Dora; USMC; of Camp LeJeune; Jacksonville; N.C.; and Jim Dora; of Virginia Beach. He was preceded in death by his wife; Donna Houston Somers; and seven brothers and sisters. Friends will be received Monday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; where funeral services will be held Tuesday; March 18; at 9 a.m. with the Rev. David Nazimek officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Monessen High School Football Program or Monessen Fire Department No. 2.