Mantini Funeral Home, Inc.

Mantini Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Home

08/31/2026

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Barbara J. Frerotte who passed away on Sunday, August 30,2026, just four short days after her dad.

Barbara Jean (Burdett) Frerotte, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026 at QLS Sugarcreek. Born on November 22, 1961, Barb was the cherished daughter of the late Wendell and Veda (Aites) Burdett. She spent her life bringing joy to those around her, finding true happiness in life's simple pleasures. Whether she was indulging her famous love for chocolate, enjoying a day of shopping, or listening to the waves at the beach, Barb knew how to appreciate the good things in life. She had a special place in her heart for her beloved dog, Kinzie. She treasured their time together, especially their daily walks.
A dedicated and hardworking woman, Barb gave 35 years of service to ACMH Hospital, where she worked in the dietary department. She also was a member of VFW Post 4843. At both places she made lifelong friends and shared many laughs.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Lewis "Bo" Frerotte; her loving daughter, Brandy (Steve) Smith; and her adored grandson, Cole Walker. She also leaves behind three brothers, Bill (Renee) Burdett, Jeff (Carol) Burdett, and Tom (Joy) Burdett, along with many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and Veda and an infant sister, Janice.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at ACMH, Laube Cancer Center, AGH, AVH, QLS Sugarcreek, and Three Rivers Hospice for the kindness, compassion, and exceptional care they provided to Barb and her family during this difficult time.
We’re keeping things casual and relaxed on Saturday, September 5th at 3:00 at the Ford Cliff Firehall. Please come enjoy a meal, have a Coors Light or even just share your favorite memories with us.

08/28/2026

Our condolences to the family of Beryl J. (Kilvanick) Rosenberger who passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Beryl J. (Kilvanick) Rosenberger,82, of New Kensington, formerly of Ford City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her daughter’s home on Thursday, August 27,2026.
Born August 14,1944 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Jean (Purucker) Kilvanick.
Beryl spent much of her life in Ford City prior to living with her daughter in New Kensington for the past 7 years. She was a seamstress for Big River and JenSport prior to retirement. Beryl was a longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church.
She loved baking, canning, candy making and making beautiful tea towels but her main time and attention was always on her family and caring for her grandchildren. In her later years she enjoyed trips to the casino and Pirates baseball.
In addition to her parents, Beryl was preceded in death by her husband Harvey P. Rosenberger on March 9,2016; son-in-law Jim Serafine; sister Jackie Siracki; and brother William “Butch” Kilvanick.
Beryl is survived by her beloved children Judy (Randy Ochs) Serafine of Butler, Tammy Rosenberger of New Kensington, Donna (Kevin) Flemm of Freeport, and grandchildren Christopher (Sara), Logan, Tanner (Ashlee) and Carli (Jacob); 4 great-grandchildren Liam, Elliana, Wrenlee, and Maelynn; cherished cat Squeak along with grand-dogs Pippa and Jandi; extended family and friends.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12,2026 from 10 A.M. until time of funeral service at 11 A.M. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 119 Bethel Church Road, Ford City, PA 16226 with Pastor Barbara Love as officiant. Internment to follow in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Monarch Hospice for the wonderful care and comfort given by Madison, Dakota, and Scott.

08/27/2026

Our condolences to the family of Wendell A. Burdett who peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 26,2026 in ACMH Kittanning.

Wendell A. Burdett,98, of Ford City, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 26,2026 in ACMH Kittanning.

Born July 21,1928 in Ford City, he was the oldest of 8 children of the late Earl and Annie (Spencer) Burdett. Wendell grew up and spent his life in the Ford City area except for his military service. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.

Wendell was a member of the Church of God, and his faith never wavered. He enjoyed vacations, traveling and spending time in Florida visiting family. His time was best spent with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 65 years, Veda (Aites) Burdett on April 10,2020; daughter Janice Burdett; all of his siblings except his youngest brother.

Wendell is survived and missed by daughter Barb (Bo) Frerotte of Ford City; sons William (Renee) Burdett of Ford City, Jeff (Carol) Burdett of Ford City, and Thomas (Joy) Burdett of Kittanning; 5 grandchildren, Dana (Kenyata) Laramore, Brandy (Steve) Smith, Daniel (Steven) Conti, Stacy (Ben) Claypool, and Jake (Michelle) Burdett; 4 great-grandchildren; sole surviving brother James Burdett of Cortaro, AZ; extended family and friends.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 1 P.M. until time of service at 3 P.M. with Pastor Butch Booth as officiant in the Mantini Funeral Home, inc., 701 Sixth Avenue, Ford City.

Interment private at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington.

08/24/2026

Our condolences to the family of Angelo Piersanti, Sr. who passed away on Saturday, August 22,2026 in ACMH Kittanning.

Angelo Piersanti, Sr. 92, of Ford City passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Born in Tamaqua, PA, he was the son of the late Fortunato “Fred” and Albina (Digiacomo) Piersanti.

Angelo was a longtime resident of the Ford city area. He was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Latin American Club, both in Ford City.

He proudly served his country in the Korean War for the U.S. Army. Angelo worked as a glass laborer for PPG and as a barber prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, antiquing, and an appreciation for artistry, but truly enjoyed his family time.



In addition to his parents, Angelo was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley Piersanti on March 23, 2020; siblings Joseph Piersanti, Leah Sigillo, Charles Piersanti, Philly DiGiacomo and Etalo “Skeets” Piersanti.

He is survived by children Antoinette Piersanti of Ford City, Angelo Piersanti, Jr. of Las Vegas, Marianne (Mark) Sirochman of Wi******er, VA, and Tina Piersanti of Las Vegas; grandchildren Mark (Marie), Alyssa, Anna (Philip), and Kathryn; a number of great-grandchildren, and a scattering of extended family.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 26,2026 from 10 AM until time of Transfer Prayers at 11:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday, August 26,2026 at 11:30 A.M. in Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church with the Very Reverend Eric Dinga as officiant. Burial will follow in St. Francis DePaul Cemetery, Cadogan.

08/24/2026

Our condolences to the family of Charles W. Wylie who passed away Wednesday, August 19,2026 in his home.

Charles W. Wylie,73, of Ford City passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a lengthy illness in his residence on Wednesday, August 19,2026.
Born August 29,1952 in New Kensington, he was the son of the late William and Elsie (Burd) Wylie.
Charles was a lifelong resident of the area. He retired from ATI Leechburg after 30 years of service.
He enjoyed all things outdoors, hiking, hunting, fishing, biking, camping, shooting his guns, riding his quads and side by sides, and playing with his canine companions. He also enjoyed estate sales and had a wonderful sense of humor. His time was spent well at his home just simply enjoying his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings except one brother.
Charles is survived by his cherished wife Cynthia “Cindy” (Bennett) Wylie; children Jody (Tim) Kehayas of Milltown, NJ, Chad (Laurie) Wylie of New Kensington, Jennifer Longo-Wylie of NJ, Deanna Wright of Ford City, and Dustin (Alia) Scott of Hyde Park; grandchildren Kaitlyn, Nick, Jade, Noah, Buddy, Ryan, Taylor, Dezarae, Austin, Victoria, and Liam; 5 great-grandchildren; brother Roy Wylie of Marlborough, MA ; many nieces, nephews, and extended family; and last but not least his beloved canines Rebel, Buster, and Yanki.
To honor all of Charles’ wishes, services were privately held. Interment conducted at Greenwood Memorial Park Lower Burrell.

08/16/2026

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Suzanne “Suzi” Prazenica who passed away on Saturday, August 15,2026.

After a year-long, hard fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Suzanne “Suzi” M. (Fox)
Prazenica, 66, of Ford City passed away surrounded by her family on August 15, 2026 in AHN
West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Born April 8, 1960 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Pauline
(Baculik) Fox.
Suzi was a long time member of Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Ford City. She was
also a member of the Ford City Eagles, and an active member of the C.U. Club. She worked in
patient accounting at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning for 48 years.
Suzi was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her children, enjoyed cooking, gardening,
scratch-off tickets, and playing the PA gambling machines. After a long work week, she looked
forward to enjoying some drinks at the clubs on Friday nights.
Suzi was passionate about decorating for ALL the holidays. Not only did she decorate her
house, she also had a t-shirt (or 10) for every occasion. Red, white, and blue was her all-time
favorite. She would never shy away from lending a helping hand to her friends and loved ones.
She enjoyed being the leader of her family, and wasn’t afraid to voice all of her opinions.
She will be incredibly missed by her family and loved ones.
Suzi is survived by her husband of 37 years Cyril J. Prazenica; daughter Maria Prazenica of
Ford Cliff; son Lucas Prazenica of Ford City; mother-in-law Margaret Prazenica of Ford City;
sister Patricia (Mark) McCorkle of Leechburg; sister-in-law Karen (Ed) Weaver of Ford Cliff;
brother-in-law Jason Prazenica of Ford City; nieces, nephews, extended family and an amazing
amount of friends.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 4 - 8 PM at the Mantini Funeral
Home, Inc., 701 Sixth Avenue, Ford City.
Prayers of transfer will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the funeral home
with Mass of Christian Burial to be conducted in Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 10
AM with Father Madhu Kodavatikanti as officiant.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society (Blood Cancer United), 1201 15th Street N.W., Suite 410, Washington, D.C. 20005, or a
donation of your choice in Suzi’s name

08/03/2026

Our condolences to the family of Dennis L. Claypool who passed away in his home in Saturday, August 1,2026

Dennis L. Claypool, 76, of Adrian, passed away on Saturday, August 1,2026 in his home.
Born a October 14,1949 in Kittanning, he was the son of the late Herbert and Wanda (Ruston)
Claypool.
Dennis was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a laborer for various manufacturers. Dennis
was a former member of the Union Baptist Church, and proudly served his country during the
Vietnam War in the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing,gardening, and peaceful country living. Dennis loved his time spent
at home with his son and grandson, both named Dennis, listening to classic country, blues,
and rock music. He loved his time with his family and cherished the last few months playing with grandchildren Sophia, Sylas, Carmine and Dennis.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his daughter Janine Claypool in
2023; infant brother Barry Claypool; and his dogs Nudgo and Xena, who most certainly waited
for him on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

He is survived by daughters Lisa Bossart of FL, Sasha (Chris) Tyson of Ridgeville, SC, and Sara
Leone of Kittanning; son Dennis Claypool of Adrian, of whom he made his home; 8
grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; brothers Dave (Hilda) Claypool of Utica,PA,
Jeffrey (Mary) Claypool of Ford City, and Richard (Barb) Claypool of Jackson Center; his best
buddy Harry Kent; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends, and canine companions Arlo and Daisy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice

07/28/2026

Our condolences to the family of William R. Peck who passed away on Monday, July 27,2026 in his home.

William R. Peck, 98, of Kittanning, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 27,2026.

Born October 6,1927 in Kittanning he was the son of the late Vernon and Madeline (Dickman) Peck.

Bill was a lifelong resident of the Blanket Hill area, even attending the one-room schoolhouse on the same grounds he later built his present family home. He proudly served his country in the US Navy in California and was Honorably discharged in 1945. He later was employed as a truck driver for the Linde Division of Union Carbide until his retirement in 1980. Bill continued giving “driving instructions” to all his children- even up until recently. He was a devoted member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Kittanning.

In addition to going on car rides in his later years, Bill was a great lover of all animals (especially his beloved Beagle “Buddy”, and enjoyed watching his favorite tv shows, dark chocolate (and chocolate cake from Walmart), Chris’ “eggs”, driving his John Deere tractor, and especially spending time with his family.

Bill was a member of the Teamsters Union and the Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his cherished wife Mary (Scoglietti) in 2002.

Bill is survived by sons, William M. (Carla) Peck of St. Louis, MO, Christopher (Janet) Peck of Kittanning, Daniel (Joanne) Peck, also of Kittanning, and Jeffrey Peck of Arlington, TX; daughters Madeline (Mark) Rupert of Bellefonte, Martha (Thomas) Capone of New Kensington, Patricia (David) Hilderbrand of Kittanning, and Margaret (Mark) Flickinger of Clarion;16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; his beloved beagle Buddy; extended family and friends.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 30,2026 from 5 PM – 8PM in the Mantini Funeral Home, Inc., 701 Sixth Avenue, Ford City. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Friday, July 31,2026 at 10 AM in St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Kittanning with the Very Reverend Eric Dinga as officiant.

EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH.

Burial to follow with Military Honors at St. Eusebius Cemetery, East Brady.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the many caregivers and hospice nurses who helped their dad during his last couple years.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to the Orphans of the Storm, 11878 PA-85, Kittanning, PA 16201.

07/24/2026

Our condolences to the family of Samuel M. Zell, Jr. who passed away on July 23,2026 in ACMH, Kittanning.

Samuel M. Zell, Jr.,86, of Ford City passed away on Thursday, July 23,2026 in ACMH, Kittanning.

Born March 24,1940 in Kittanning, he was the son of the late Samuel M. and Edna Mae (Shupe) Zell, Sr.

Sam was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked as a coal miner, and then as a laborer for Agway. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and liked to play his guitar. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by first wife Myrtle F. Rosenberger Zell and second wife Paula Zellefrow Zell; children Edna Titus, Shirley Kline, and Lisa Pratt; and all his siblings. Sam was the last of his siblings.

He is survived by daughters Patricia (Herb) John of Adrian and Betty Taylor of Worthington; sons Sam (Deborah) Zell, III and Brian Zell both of Kittanning; many grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren; extended family and friends.



Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 29,2026 from 2 PM until time of service at 6 PM in the Mantini Funeral Home, Inc., 701 Sixth Avenue, Ford City.

Burial private in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist with final expenses to Mantini Funeral Home, Inc., 701 Sixth Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

07/24/2026

Our condolences to the family of Donnajean Bowser who passed away on July 20,2026 in her home.

Donnajean (Helit) Boguslawski Bowser, 72, of Cadogan passed away in her home along with her beloved dog Millie on July 20,2026.

Born September 26,1953 in Kittanning, she was the daughter of the late Francis K. And Betty (Smeltzer) Helit.

Donnajean was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked as a sales lady for various stores. She was very community-oriented, and always volunteered at the voting booths, assisted in fundraising for the community and especially supported the South Buffalo Township Police Department.

Donnajean was a member of Church of Christ in Kittanning.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Walter Boguslawski,Jr. and her second husband Elmer Bowser; and brother Joseph F. Helit.

Donnajean is survived by son Brian Boguslawski of Ford City; sister-in-law Anna Marie Boguslawski Knoll of Chicora; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 5, at the Cadogan Township Gazebo, weather permitting, with luncheon in the Cadogan Township Building, 326 A 1st Avenue, Cadogan, PA 16212 from starting at 1 P.M. with Evangelist Larry Krause as officiant. - .

Private Inurnment will occur beside Elmer Bowser in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the South Buffalo Police Department, 348 Iron Bridge Road, Freeport, PA 16229.

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