Stephanie Jane Hunyadi, of Mercer, passed away at 7 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2015, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. She was 47. Stephanie was born Sept. 4, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of Steve "Dike" and Arlene J. (Colapietro) Hunyadi. A lifelong area resident, she attended Hickory High School. Stephanie was the office manager for Edward Jones Investments, Sharon, until 2000. She was a successful heart transplant recipient in 2001, then worked as a professional photographer. Stephanie loved her nieces and nephews, her dogs, jewelry making and photography. Surviving are: her mother, Arlene Hunyadi, of the Patagonia section of Hermitage; three brothers, Richard Hunyadi, Okla.; Rodney Hunyadi and his wife Tracey, Zelienople, Pa.; and Christopher Hunyadi and his wife Beth, Sharpsville; and her loving nieces and nephews. Stephanie was preceded in death by her father, Steve Hunyadi; and a sister, Deborah Lee Hunyadi. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Calling hours: none. Service: a private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.