Louise H. "Lee" Kapfer's Obituary
Louise H. "Lee" Kapfer, 69, of Brentwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Lee is survived by her loving sisters Marie (Norm) Schwartzmeier and Elda (Rich) Bertan; Nephews Jim (Emily) Schwartzmeier, Dominic (Nicole) Bertan and Benjamin Bertan; great-niece Lexie and great nephew Thomas Schwartzmeier. Predeceased by her mother Joyce C. DeGasperi and survived by her father Frank A. DeGasperi.
Lee dedicated several decades to the hospitality industry before retiring from the DoubleTree Hotel downtown Pittsburgh, a member of the Elmhurst Group.
She valued and cherished her time with her family and friends, cared for her rescue animals, and looked forward to traveling to Florida with her family each year. Lee also enjoyed reading a good book while relaxing in the sun.
Services are private and entrusted to JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills 15236. A Celebration of Life for Lee will be announced at later date. Memorial Donations can be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue, 127 E Lincoln Ave, McDonald, PA 15057.
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