Obituaries
April 5, 2021

Mary Ann Mendicino Sparacino – Upper St. Clair

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Mary Ann Mendicino Sparacino, 87, of Upper St. Clair, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Mary Ann was the beloved wife of the late Domenic V. Sparacino; mother of Michele (Mark) Fleming, Mark (Eileen) Sparacino and Toni Sparacino; nana of Dylan Sparacino; sister of the late James (Jean, surviving) Mendicino and Gloria (Ray) Horton. Mary Ann is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a long-time member of the Ladies of Charity at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and family are welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church, Upper St. Clair, (everyone please meet at church). To view the livestream of Mary Ann’s funeral Mass, please visit https://fb.me/e/2ry3zlAxP. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the charity of your choice. Please add and view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.

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