M. Jean Mendicino

M. Jean Mendicino, 70, of Connellsville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Jean was born Jan. 14, 1949, and was the daughter of the late James and Jane Kelly Behe. Jean attended Immaculate Conception Church, Connellsville, and formerly was employed in customer service.

Surviving are her children, Jim Mendicino, of Michigan, David Mendicino, of Connellsville, Joseph J. (Erika) Mendicino, of Acme, Donna J. (Lenny) Stefl, of Mt. Pleasant, and Natalie A. Mendicino, of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, James, Brienna, Blaze, Vance, Sara, Molly, Ashley, Daniel, Grace and Nathanel; great-grandson, DJ; a sister, Peg Costello, of Philadelphia; brothers, James Behe, of Pitcairn, and John (Debra) Behe, of North Versailles; and sister-in-law, Jackie Behe. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Behe, and brother-in-law, Brian Costello.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2019, at SALOOM-REGA FUNERAL SERVICE, 730 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, where services will be held at 11 a.m. with Father Paul Lisik officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jean may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 100 Matson Ford Road, Suite 215, Radnor, PA 19087; or to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, P.O. Box 105, Glenolden, PA 19036, or www.cmtausa.org. Please visit Jean's online memorial at www.saloom-rega.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director.