Larry Mengel, 71, of Rochester Township, passed away on April 15th, 2025.

Larry was the youngest child of the late Leroy and Emma (Cordes) Mengel of New Sewickley Township. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jane (Mundell) Mengel, his children, Joan Mengel of Beaver Falls and Heather (Tom) Hartle of Wake Forest, North Carolina and her grandchildren, Aaron and Zoey Mengel and Tommy, Mason and Brooklyn Hartle. He is also survived by his two sisters, Carol (Denny) DeLauter and Kathy (Lenny) Rudar, both of New Sewickley, his sister-in-law, Nanette Mundell of Chippewa Township, and his brother-in-law, Jack W. (Leigh) Mundell of Gettysburg. In addition, he is survived by a large and boisterous Mengel/Cordes-related clan of cousins, nieces, nephews, and others who held him very dear.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Richard A. and Margaret Mundell of Chippewa, and his brother-in-law, Richard S. (Misook) Mundell of South Korea.

Larry graduated from Freedom Area High School. He followed his father and grandfather to work in the Conway Yards, and did so as a railroad conductor for decades. He was a member of Rochester VFW Post 128 and Rochester Turners, where he had many friends.

He was a rambunctious kid who participated in hunting, adventuring and Boy Scouting who enjoyed racing his pony while wearing a cape like a superhero.

He was a fun-loving adult with a close circle of like-minded friends who had more fun than was probably legal. He was a green-thumb gardener and avid biker. He loved being outdoors, and he shared it with beloved labradors, especially Sarah Lee. He could always find the sassafras root for tea.

He was generous in his time with his family, always there to lend a hand or take you out for your 21st birthday. He was funny and liked to tease and laugh, especially with his “Punkin.”

He was so handsome that his daughters and nieces got nasty looks from admirers who thought they were competition. He was clever with mechanics, meticulous with his truck, and ornery when need be. He is deeply missed.

Larry didn’t want to have any services, public or otherwise. He would have loved everyone to have a drink in his memory.

He’d also want, and the family wants as well, to thank the doctors, nurses and all of the staff at AHN Cancer Institute in Center Township for their wonderful care. Some were so appreciated that they got nicknames too.

Over the last few years, Larry gave Jane a new nickname, his “angel.” Now, she calls him her angel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Kathleen Ann Kendrew, 65, of Rochester, passed away April 13th, 2025 in Providence Health Care Center of Beaver Falls. She was born in Rochester on November 12th, 1959, the daughter of the late William A. and Anna Hogan Kendrew. Kathleen was a retired Registered Nurse. Throughout her nursing career she worked in various trauma and intensive care units. She had also been a case worker for insurance companies, the last being Aetna. Mostly, she was in travel nursing and home hospice care. She was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church of Rochester, part of Our Lady of the Valley Parish. Carol is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kate M. Kendrew and her husband, Mitchell Fishman of Seattle, Washington and a granddaughter, Katherine Fishman, also of Seattle. She is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Kimberly J. and Douglas Wory of Rochester, several nephews and nieces: Joshua Wory and his wife, Diadra of North Sewickley Township,Jeremiah Wory and his wife, Jennifer of Brighton Township, Jesse Wory and his wife, Samantha of Georgetown, Kelsey Seesee and her husband, Michael of New Bern, North Carolina; along with several great nieces and nephews: Lydia, Kayleigh, Emmett, Emilia, Anna, Wyatt, Joella, Arlen and Ada.

Friends will be received on Friday, April 25th from 4-7 p.m. in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 26th at 10 A.M. in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church of Rochester. Inurnment will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery. The family asks that memorial contributions be made in Kathleen’s name to the Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association, 3582 Brodhead Road #201, Monaca, PA 15061.

Ethel Mae Copenhaver, 87, of Economy Borough, passed away at home on April 15th, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Patterson, New Jersey, on January 28th, 1938, the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Holt) Blixt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Copenhaver. She is survived by her son, Glenn (Colleen) Copenhaver, three granddaughters, Crystal, Breanna and Jessica Copenhaver, two nieces, Marylin Guard and Cindy Santangelo, along with four special friends and neighbors, Dean, Pauline, Richard and Becky.

Ethel worked as a Supervisor at Merck Pharmaceuticals for 40 years. In her younger days, she thoroughly enjoyed “the camping life” and traveling around to various destinations.  In her spare time, Ethel enjoyed making crafts and had a passion for birds.  She was the type of woman that would do anything for anybody. Ethel will truly be loved and missed by all who knew her.

In accordance with the family’s request, no services are being held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Beatrice M. Mahnick, 78, of Economy Borough, passed away on April 16th, 2025. She was born in Sewickley on April 19th, 1946, a daughter of the late Anthony and Katherine (Smith) Corvia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Peter Mahnick and her siblings, Anthony Corvia and Paul Corvia.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Mahnick and her brother, Richard Corvia.

There will not be any services for Beatrice, according to the family’s wishes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.