Mercedes L. (Heinzl) Cowen

Mercedes L. Cowen, age 87, of West Sunbury passed away the morning of Thursday April 4, 2024 at Sunnyview Nursing Home. 

Mercedes was born on August 28, 1936 in Pittsburgh as the daughter of the late George M. and Elizabeth (Wadowsky) Heinzl.

She worked at Slippery Rock High School for 14 years in food service and also the Salvation Army for 12 years. Mercedes enjoyed her wine and looked forward to the fall to be able to blow the leaves in her yard.

Mercedes is survived by one son: Darin Cowen (Michelle Kohlmeyer) of Hilliards; one son in law: Mark (Carol) Prokay of West Sunbury; two daughters in law: Beverly Cowen of Butler and Kathy Hempfling of Slippery Rock; one granddaughter; and two great grandsons. She is also survived by one sister, Betty Frobe, of Florida; one brother, George M. Heinzl of Pittsburgh, and several nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, two sons, and one grandson. 

Family and Friends will be received for Visitation from 4:00-6:00 pm Saturday April 6, 2024 at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 6:00 pm.

Interment will be private.

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