Mary Beth Mengel

1945 - 2021

Mary Beth Mengel, 75, of Springdale Township, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Dec. 5, 1945, in Harrison Township, to the late John and Ada Mae (Harmon) Hughes. Mary Beth lived the past 50 years in Springdale Township, where she was a homemaker, and also worked as a special projects coordinator for the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Brackenridge, and a 1963 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School. Mary Beth was very family-oriented and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Robert D. Mengel; her daughters, Jody A. Weiss (Michael Livingston), of Buffalo Township, and Jennifer A. (David) Kearney, of Plum; and grandchildren, Brittany A. Weiss, of Bedford, Cody J. Weiss, of South Buffalo Township, and Caleb J. Kearney, of Plum. Also surviving is a sister, Robin Hughes, of Troy, N.C. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Risch. A private family visitation will be held in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526, where a service will be held, with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Frank M. Yesko, officiating. Burial will be private in Freeport Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church or Allegheny Valley Association of Churches. Visit dusterfh.com.