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Wilmerding, Pennsylvania

Loretta Gagetta Obituary

Loretta "Lynne" (Windhorst) Gagetta, of Irwin, formerly of North Versailles, peacefully passed on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Lynne was the beloved wife of the late Raymond "Red" Gagetta. She was the loving mother of Susan Gagetta, Paul (Carleen) Gagetta, Daniel (Diane) Gagetta, and Kathleen Gagetta; adoring grandma of Casey (Emily Pennington) Cathell, Jason and Mark Bajcz, Stephanie (Felix Lee) Cathell, and Maria (fiance Chris Massey) Gagetta; and great-grandmother of Lane Pennington. Lynne was preceded in passing by her parents, Walter and Dorothy (Keating) Windhorst; and siblings, Joan Jackson, Walter Windhorst, and Todd Windhorst. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Lynne was a long-time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and sang in the choir. She was also a longtime volunteer for the East Allegheny Meals on Wheels. In her free time she enjoyed baking and spending time with her family. Donations in Lynne's memory may be made to East Allegheny Meals on Wheels, 600 Lincoln Hwy., North Versailles, PA 15137. Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday at ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148, 412-824-4332. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Lynne will be laid to rest at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Monroeville. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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Published by Tribune Review on Feb. 8, 2026.

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10

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10:00 a.m.

Alfieri Funeral Home Inc. (201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA, 15148)

201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148

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