Anita L. Mancinetti

Anita Mancinetti was born in Sewickley, PA on June 13, 1942 and resided in Ambridge for most of her life. She passed away on March 23, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Hospice.  She was the much loved, third precious daughter of Samuel and Louise (Napolitan) Mancinetti. As a child Anita was determined in many ways. Once she set her mind to something, it was her way or the highway.

Anita attended St. Veronica Schools and graduated from the High School in 1960. Following graduation, she decided to attend Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing (oops…wrong career choice.) After that experience, came her career in finance.  She worked at Andy Guard Plastics and from there moved on to Mellon Bank. Starting as a teller, she eventually worked her way up to the “Platform”. Anita was at Mellon for 30 years. During her entire time at Mellon, she balanced to the penny, more days than not!

Anita’s post Mellon career began as a volunteer for the Sisters of St. Joseph doing data entry; she was then hired to work in the finance office.  She was a member of St Veronica Catholic Church (now Good Samaritan) in Ambridge and a lifelong volunteer there. She started as a Sunday and Strawberry Festival Money Counter, served on both Parish Finance and Parish Councils, Eucharistic Minister and Folk Group Member. When the Ambridge parishes merged, Anita continued to volunteer wherever she was needed. After retiring, Anita traveled to visit friends and family (with a side trip to Vegas.)

She was an avid reader. In her “library” there were over two thousand novels of her favorite authors, all lined up alphabetically by author and date of publication. Before she passed, she invited her friends to select novels that they liked and enjoyed, telling them to bring a bag to “take some home.” She loved tennis, bowling, and racquetball until her illnesses prevented her from enjoying those activities. And when the Pittsburgh Steelers played, wherever you were, you could hear her scream at the loss or cheer for the win. A good friend to all, Anita was an attendant in 9 plus weddings and she loved to dance, remember the frug?? Anita inherited her dad’s math and card playing skills: Bridge, Canasta, Pinochle, May I, 500, and Gin Rummy were her games, but she also enjoyed the challenge of Sudoku and backgammon. She baked, sparingly……her masterpieces included Italian Wine Cookies, Pizzelles and a delicious Lemon Cake.

Anita was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Louise Mancinetti; her brother-in-law, Darrell Kennedy and her nephew, Mike Kennedy.

She is survived by her sisters: Patricia Kosis (Don), Tempe, AZ; Mary Lou Kennedy, Raccoon Township, PA and Leah Lesak (Gerald), Ambridge, PA Her survivors also include her nieces and nephews: Karen Hanson (Jim), Donna Kosis, Donald Kosis, Jr. (LaNelle) and Susan Onofrey; Jeffrey Kennedy (Joni), Timothy Kennedy(Dana) and Christopher Kennedy (Dijah); Matthew Lesak(Samantha) and Zachary Lesak, also many great nieces and nephews Also included are many lifelong friends: Mary, Blanche, Donna, Carolyn and Ron, Marie, Rosemary, Marsha, Catherine, Mimi and Greg, Pat, Karen and many others too numerous to mention.

The family is deeply grateful to her neighbor, June Musi for all of the care and many kindnesses she showed Anita during her illness. Gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice for the gentle and loving care afforded her in her last hours.

There will be no viewing. Her request is no flowers, but to treat yourself to something that makes you happy. Oh, and if by chance you come across a $2 bill, think of her.

Family will greet mourners at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish (Good Samaritan Campus) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, with Fr. Michael Roche as celebrant.  

Arrangements are entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC.