Karen Ann Murtaugh

Karen Ann Murtaugh obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Karen Ann Murtaugh

Karen Murtaugh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC on Dec. 29, 2025.
71, Passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh on July 9, 1954, Beloved Daughter to the late Blaine and Margaret Stone. Loving wife of 50 years to William J. Murtaugh. Caring mother to Stephen Murtaugh and the late Brian Murtaugh. Proud Grandmother Daniel Murtaugh. Sister to Christopher (Tori) Stone and the late Blaine Stone. Sister-in-law to Dreda Stone and Thomas P. Murtaugh, Joy (John) Meiers, Michael (Donna) Murtaugh, Mary Murtaugh, Daniel (Annette) Murtaugh and James (Shea) Murtaugh. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and loving extended family members.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10am. January 7, 2026, at St Elizabeth CC.1 Grove Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

Arrangements handled by the Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home; 2935 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227.

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Chris Ambrosic

January 1, 2026

I am so fortunate to meet Karen a few years ago.Karen was the sweetest and the nicest and loving person.I spent time with her a few days before she passed and i was so happy i got to fo that.My deepest condolences to Bill Daniel and Steven

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