Kathryn D. Brecht's Obituary
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kathryn Brecht on Monday, January 20, 2025.
I sing because I'm happy,
I sing because I'm free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
My family members have always been constants in my life: Mommy (Margaret), Daddy (James), Peggy, Becky, Lizzy, Jennifer, Jimmy, and Johnny. My family expanded to include Paul's parents and siblings: PapPap (Paul), Granno (Alyce), Cindy, Dave, Fred and Mick. I was fortunate to have been born into a great family, then I married into another great family. How lucky was I? I have lived in Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. I have picked up some treasures along the way namely: Paul, Kristi, Gabe, Gary, Rachel, Morgan, Riley, and Maggie. Remember on your life's journey always take what is most important to you.
Father James and mother Margaret; daughter Kristi (Gary), grandchildren Morgan (Audrey) & Riley (Ben); son Gabe (Rachel), grandchild Maggie; sister Peggy (Robert); niece Melissa (Michael) child Maeve; nephew Charles (Julie) child Brooke,niece Allison; sister Becky; nephew Sean; sister Lizzy (Gary), niece Amanda; sister Jennifer (Ted) nephews Michael, Neil & Patrick; Brother Jimmy (Kim); brother Johnny.
Father-in-law Paul and Mother-in-law Alyce; sister-in-law Cindy; brother-in-law Dave (Karen); niece Dana (Sean) children Anastasia and Mika; nephew Jarrod (Hali) children Jaxon & Isabelle; niece Lauren (Carlos) and children Gavin & Gemma; brother-in Law Fred (Pam); niece Alexa, nephew Mark (Allie) child Yotie; brother-in-Law Mick (Christy); niece Taylor (Jake); Nephew Jake (Annie).
Kristi's in-laws Cheryl and Jim and Gabe's in-laws Sue and Tom.
Relatives and friends are invited to join Kathryn's family for visitation on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm in the chapel at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately.
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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