Kathy J. Lessig

1953 - 2025

Kathy J. Lessig, 71, of Tarentum, formerly of Creighton, passed away with family at her side on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at UPMC St. Margaret. Kathy was born in Pittsburgh on Aug. 13, 1953, and was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Holetich) Hooper. Kathy was a 1971 graduate of Deer Lakes High School. She was a private duty nursing assistant at various nursing homes. Kathy was an animal lover, a car enthusiast, and a huge Elvis Presley fan. Kathy always had a smile on her face and was known as 'Happy Kathy.' She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Philip M. Lessig; and her sister, Carol Powanda. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Hoey of Northside; her sister, Nancy Pribich of Highland Park; her nephews, John 'Jackie' Novak, Jr. of Blawnox and David J. (Cathy) Novak of Cheswick; her niece, Nancy L. Dott of Highland Park; and her great-nephews, Kyle B. Novak, Travis M. Novak, and David Jones. Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. until the funeral service at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall. The Rev. Amy Newell will officiate. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Frankie's Friends, 740 Fifth Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068.