Kathleen Brecko

Kathy Brecko, of Duquesne, PA., 89, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on March 31, 2023.She was born in Braddock on July 10, 1933, and was the daughter to the late Edward and Catherine (Medrick) Wentroble. She was the wife of the late Joseph Brecko. Kathy was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Trinity Church in West Mifflin. Kathy’s greatest joy was being a mother to her children, Joseph John Jr. (Debbie), Sue (Marina Yanko), Cindy, and Lori Brecko. She loved being a grandmother to her Granddaughters Amy, Kathi and Chaya and Great Granddaughter Kelly. She was a homemaker. She also had a career as a Bell Telephone Operator, Teacher’s aide for the Duquesne School District, and served as president to the PTA of Duquesne Catholic Schools. She was preceded in death by brothers William (Maxine), George (Ann), Edward (John), Joseph (Late Josephine and Patricia Grace), and sister Mildred (Jim) Noe.  She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Kathy had a sense of humor, funloving, and loved to laugh. In her youth, she loved dancing to her favorite polkas.  Loved watching the Steelers. Loved going to the bingo and the casino. Never went out of the house without putting on some lipstick first. She loved to drive. She loved to cook and bake, especially cookies and pies. Special thanks to our Mom’s caregivers Lori, John, and Kayla who allowed our mom’s remaining years to live at home, on her terms. Finally to Bridges Hospice for their care and compassion of our mother in her last year of life. And extra thanks to our therapy dogs Rusty and Gracie who gave our mother much happiness and emotional support. Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Blessing Service will take place at 11:30 a.m., followed by Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, at 12:00 noon, at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, with Rev. Nick Mastrangelo, officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin, next to her her husband.

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