Kathleen "Kitty" L. Ranft's Obituary
Kathleen "Kitty" Ranft, age 79, of Whitehall (formerly of Overbrook) passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family on Monday, November 10, 2025. Kitty was born on April 30, 1946, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Francis and Jean Storino.
Kitty was the beloved wife of 45 years to the late Joseph R. Ranft; loving mother of Dennis (Terri), Lori (Harry) Zaremba, Bobbie Jo, and Joey Jr. (Karin); and cherished grandmother of Lindsey, Kasey (Mike), Juliana (Austin), Harry Jr. (Destany), Emma, Karly (Matthew), Joey III, Justin, and Jacob; great grandmother of Leila, Zayden, Elouise and Reign; sister to Fran (Chris) Storino, the late Dolly (Joe) Mazzari, and Tim (Marita) Storino, and an aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Kitty was a trusted and nurturing babysitter, caring for over 100 children in her lifetime. However, she found the most joy in being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, cherishing all the little moments that her time with them had to offer. She never missed a sporting event her grandchildren were involved in. She enjoyed baking cookies with her granddaughter. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling and playing cards.
Relatives and friends are invited to join with the family for visitation from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Thursday, November 13, 2025, and Friday, November 14, from 1-4pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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