Edythe Pauline Mercante
Edythe Pauline Mercante, 92, of Marianna, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 28, 2022.
She was born on May 24, 1930, in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred Ketchem Pitcock.
A graduate of Waynesburg High School, Edythe also attended beauty school, and worked as a beautician.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Marianna.
A woman who loved her family deeply, Edythe loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved her dog, Toby.
Mrs. Mercante enjoyed cooking, baking, music, dancing and going on daily rides in the car.
On May 18, 1948, she married the love of her life, Ralph Mercante, Jr., who died on June 23, 2016. They had just celebrated 68 years of marriage.
Surviving are four daughters, Tina Cecchine, of Marianna, Victoria (George) Goroncy, of Scenery Hill, Linda (Duane) Piatt, of Marianna and Barbara (Sam) Staley, of Marianna; a sister, Margie Cox; seven grandchildren, Gina, Frank, George, Michael, Malana, Maria and Marcus; six great-grandchildren, Alayna, Giana, Tucker, Peyton, Angelina and Dante; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Carl “Sonny” Novak and John “Butch” Novak; a sister, Charlene Davidson; and a great-grandson, Gino.
Friends and family are welcome from 2 until 6 p.m., on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022.
Burial will follow in Horn Cemetery in Marianna.
Online guest book is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com