All Obituaries

Susanne Huppenthal, 72, of Sewickley, died Tuesday, March 07, 2023, at AHN Wexford Hospital. Born on August 20, 1950, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes Winterberger Nagel. She loved her family and always made everyone feel welcome. In addition to Sue's parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Frank Huppenthal, Jr. Surviving is her daughter, Emily (Todd Siatkowsky) Huppenthal, and brother, William Nagel. Friends and family...

Douglas "Doug" L. Mercadante, 65, of Baden, passed away at his home on February 18, 2023, after an extended battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on April 3, 1957, Doug was a 1975 graduate of Ambridge Area High School, and he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Robert Morris University. He was also a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. After graduation, he joined his father in the family accounting business of Mercadante and Company in 1979, earned his CPA in...

Sandra A. Kratz, 74, of Ambridge, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born August 22, 1948, in Sewickley, she was the daughter of the late Bennett C. and Alice Hobaugh McKee. Sandra was an administrative assistant at Gateway Rehab for 19 years. She was adventurous and loved to travel. Sandra was the kindest warmest person, who loved to laugh and had a smile that would light up the room. She loved her son more than anything in the...

Roy Joseph West, 62, of Rochester, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at UPMC Passavant - McCandless. Born September 9, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Clarence Joseph and Alberta E. Cook West. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1133 Church Street Ambridge, PA 15003, www.corlessmatterfuneralhome.com.

Neil Robert Henretty, 86, of Ambridge, died suddenly February 06, 2023, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born February 11, 1936, in Turtle Creek, he was the son of the late Harry and Minerva Schrock Henretty. Neil was a Customer Service Manager of Westinghouse which was later known as Bombardier. Neil enjoyed preaching the word of God on the Christian Messenger website. Neil is survived by his loving wife, Trudy Henretty; son, Neil Allen Henretty, and his wife Jill; daughter,...

Nancy L. Mercadante, 89, of Economy Borough, died unexpectedly, January 30, 2023, at Heritage Valley Sewickley. Born May 25, 1933, in Sewickley, the daughter of the late George and Georgia Wagner Hunt. Nancy enjoyed spending time caring for her children and was the church organist at Concord Presbyterian Church for over 30 years. Surviving is her loving husband of almost 70 years, Louis J. Mercadante Jr.; five children, Kathy Mallison, Douglas (Barbara) Mercadante, Richard (Elise)...

In spite of the valiant efforts of medical personnel, Ted passed January 20, 2023. He sustained cardiac damage because of Covid in May 2022. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Cecilia (Cil) Sarnacki Schmidt; their son Kevin Schmidt, CA; granddaughters, Beth (Jeff) Pettit, MD and Peyton Kennedy, Ambridge; two brothers, William Schmidt, Harmony Township, and Frederick (Diane) Schmidt, Independence Township and many special and caring nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews;...

Gary Joseph Sivewright, 66, of Economy Boro, died suddenly Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence. Born March 24, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William and Sally Carrico Sivewright. Gary worked at Tenaris, formerly Koppel Steel, and was a member of the Ambridge Eagles. While Gary was quirky, he had a brilliant mind and a vast knowledge of sports history. Surviving are three brothers, James Sivewright, of Atlanta, GA, Robert (Rebecca) Sivewright, of Economy Boro, and...

Mary Ann Eberst, 81, of Ambridge, died peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Rochester Manor. Born, November 28, 1941, in Herman, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Helen Ann Bauer Heasley. Mary was a graduate of Butler High School and a Registered Nurse. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Karl N. Eberst in 1999; and her son, Bryan Bonager. Surviving are three children, Barb Sampson, Terry (Michelle) Bonager,...

Mary Garrett Rhone, 101, of the South Hills, long time resident of Beaver County, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Bridgeville Rehab and Care Center. Born November 26, 1921, in New Sewickley Township, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Irene Hoffman Garrett. During WWII Mary worked at Goodyear, and later worked at Sears Automotive, Ambridge Savings and Loan, and Giant Eagle. Mary enjoyed volunteering for many years at Old Economy Village where she baked bread and...