Louise Kratz's Obituary
Louise Kratz, age 99, of Castle Shannon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2021.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Patricia Louise (Thomas) Sutton, Sandra Suzan (John) Knarvik; grandchildren, Jun (Stacey) Nemitz, Marvin (Dawn) Nemitz, Kimberly (Carl) Evanko, Melinda Nemitz, Jodi Nemitz, Breanna (Luke) Walden, John (Cindy) Knarvik, Jason Knarvik, Lisa (Dave) Brunet, William Edward Kratz, III, Josette Kratz, Patty Kratz, Robbie Kratz, Philip Kratz, Elizabeth Kratz; many great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, of 40 years, William Kratz; sons, William Edward Kratz, Jr., and Robert William Kratz. parents, Louis and Dorothy (Prancatella) Manna; brothers, Samuel, Charles and Louis Manna; sisters, Christine Saxton, and Lillian Kratz.
Louise was born and raised in New Jersey. In 1998 she moved to Pittsburgh where she enjoyed being close to her grandchildren. Louise was an avid gardener. She loved quilting, playing the organ, studying the bible and taking care of her animals.
Friends will be received on Sunday, July 11th from 2- 4 P.M. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236.
A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel following visitation at 4 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends at 532 Camp Horne Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or South Hills Assembly of God at 2725 Bethel Church Road Bethel Park, Pa 15102.
Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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