Louise P. Mandekic – McKeesport

Louise P. Mandekic, 87 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in UPMC McKeesport.  Born June 21, 1932, in East Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia Gorence Zupancic. A 1950 graduate of Scott High School, Louise worked as a secretary for Mine Safety Appliance Inc. of Wilkinsburg. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport, was a past president of the Christian Mothers’ Association of both Sacred Heart and St. Martin de Porres parishes, was a member of the CFU Lodge No. 3 and an active volunteer at McKeesport Hospital and numerous area locations. Louise is survived by her husband, William M. Mandekic; her children, Cynthia (Rodger) Downes of McKeesport, Gary (Diana) Mandekic of Derry Township, Daniel (Samantha) Mandekic of Hopwood, and Darlene (Albert) Fine of Forward Township; her grandchildren, Ryan Mandekic and Alyssa, Danica, and Chloe Fine; her great-grandchildren, Alex and Denver; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Andrew Zupancic and twin brother, Louis Zupancic. Friends will be received in the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132, 412-678-3454, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Louise’s name should be made to the CFU Scholarship Fund, 100 Delaney Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235; the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110; or a charity of the donor’s choice. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com. As a tribute in honor and memory of Louise, please laugh, love, and share time with your loved ones.