Catherine D. "Katy" Zickefoose

Catherine D. "Katy" Zickefoose obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Catherine D. "Katy" Zickefoose

Catherine Zickefoose Obituary

Visit the Perman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Age 84, of Ross Twp., passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Katy was the beloved wife of the late Robert Zickefoose; mother of David Pirotta, Eric Zickefoose; sister of Patricia, Joe (Marie); aunt of Michele, Joey, Lisa, Mark; great-aunt of Gabby.

She was a proud graduate of St. Benedict’s Academy. She also served as a clerk for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years.

Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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923 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15223

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