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Kazuko Werner

1962 - 2023

Kazuko Werner obituary, 1962-2023, Jeannette, PA

BORN

1962

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

John V. Graziano Funeral Home, Inc.

228 N Second Street

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Kazuko Werner Obituary

Kazuko Tamashiro Werner, 61, of Jeannette, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. She was born July 30, 1962, in Okinawa, Japan, a daughter of Haruko Tamashiro and the late Zenyu Tamashiro. Kazuko worked as a dietary aide at Redstone Highlands. She was such a generous person and always enjoyed taking care of others. Some of her favorite pastimes included being a loving Obachan, cooking, spoiling her family with cookies and treats and enjoying a Reese's peanut butter cup. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ichiro and Saishu Tamashiro. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Christopher Werner and his wife, Maggie, who currently reside in Yuma, Ariz., Steven Werner and his partner, Natalie Kiro, of Pittsburgh; her three grandchildren that she loved so much, Jackson, Lucy and Kai Werner; and her brother, Kenji Tamashiro. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette PA 15644. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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Published by Tribune Review from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2023.

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Lisa Schuchman

October 16, 2025

Kaz I miss you every day! You were such an amazing person!

Lynn Butz

November 1, 2023

Kaz was such a blessing to my mother who is a resident in Redstone. Her bright smile, sweet teasing and thoughtfulness touched our hearts. Recently she came to Mom's room with a bag filled with Word Search books that she had purchased for her. I just found out about her passing and my heart is heavy for her family, friends and coworkers.

Nancy (Sterling) Pastorius

October 24, 2023

Aunt Kaz was one of the kindest most genuine women I have ever met. Although we weren’t blood we were family. Thank You for being You and always loving me. That infectious smile is forever embedded in my memory & my . I know you’ll be watching over us xo

Matthew Urchick

October 24, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lois Denning, from FNBank

October 24, 2023

My deepest sympathies to Kazuko´s family. She was a generous individual who always brought us goodies. She talked about her boys and grandchildren with such love.
May she rest in peace. May your memories be a comfort to you all.

Elan Koty

October 24, 2023

I worked with your beautiful mother at Redstone. She was such a friendly and genuinely kind person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Deb Nicolosi

October 24, 2023

I am going to miss many things about you but especially hearing your laugh at work. RIP my friend.

Patricia Boyd

October 24, 2023

Kaz was a unique, kind-hearted woman who we had the pleasure of getting to know when she babysat her grandson in our neighborhood. She always had some treat to share with us, and we enjoyed our conversations on our porch while her grandson busied himself with a few toys we brought out. We will always think about her whenever we drink the jasmine tea she gave us or when we look at the little good-luck lion-dogs she brought to us from her last trip to Japan. Goodbye, our friend.

Michele Peterson

October 24, 2023

Steve, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know you were close to your mom. May she rest in peace. God be with you.

Nikya Sensenich

October 23, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bob & Vickie Griffis

October 23, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers for Chris, Maggie and the entire Werner family. We are so sorry for your loss. May your special memories carry you through the days, weeks and years ahead. With love,

Lisa Schuchman

October 23, 2023

Kaz was the most amazing person I've ever met. She will be loved and missed by everyone who knew her. I send your family my deepest condolences.

susan dewitt

October 23, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jorelei Sciarrino

October 23, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. Kaz was a wonderful person and co-worker. She will be missed. We love you, Kaz!

Jan Dailey

October 23, 2023

Dear Chris and Maggie, I'm so sorry for your tragic loss!

Brandy Lockwood

October 22, 2023

We will miss you, Aunt Kaz. The world was truly a brighter place with your kindness & love. ❤

Mary Staub

October 22, 2023

Kaz is one of those people gone too soon. She was so valuable to Redstone Highlands and friendly to everyone. Always went out of her way to say hello to me, when she saw me, even if it was way down the hall on the other end! So sorry to hear about her passing. We will all Miss her.

Lacey Miller

October 22, 2023

Aunt Kaz,
You'll be missed so much, Im so glad I got to see u at kelseys wedding. I love u
r.i.p. aunt kaz

Linda Cowan

October 22, 2023

Kaz you truly will be missed by everyone ,R.I.P my friend

Olivia Sheesley

October 22, 2023

When I think of Kaz I think of her bright, sweet smile and how contagious it could be. Just by being in her presence I always felt more joyful. I also think of the absolute pride she had for her sons and the deep love she had for her grandchildren.
Rest in peace sweet Kaz, the world was made better by your love.

Darcy Freeman

October 22, 2023

Rest in peace...an angel has entered and united with all...
Struble family

Shelly Zippi Werner

October 22, 2023

Kaz was a sister to me.
Her love & kindness will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace ❤

Linda Cowan

October 22, 2023

Oh Kaz you truly will be miss by all...until we meet again R.I.P my friend

Donna Davidson

October 22, 2023

Rest in peace. You will be missed. Prayers to your family.

Susie Dengler

October 22, 2023

Rest with GodPrayers for comfort at this difficult time

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Memorial Events
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Oct

24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

John V. Graziano Funeral Home, Inc.

228 N Second Street, Jeannette, PA 15644

Oct

24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John V. Graziano Funeral Home, Inc.

228 N Second Street, Jeannette, PA 15644

Oct

25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

John V. Graziano Funeral Home, Inc.

228 N Second Street, Jeannette, PA 15644

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228 N Second Street, Jeannette, PA 15644

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