Edythe Pauline Mercante

Edythe Pauline Mercante, 92, of Marianna, passed away peacefully in her sleep on 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 on Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, where services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022. Burial will follow in Horn Cemetery in Marianna.