Ashley A. Sarazen

1984 - 2023

Ashley A. (Kiel) Sarazen, 38, of Richland Township, died tragically Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. Ashley was born Dec. 27, 1984, in Pittsburgh, to the late Donald H. Kiel and Deborah S. (George) Kiel. Ashley grew up in Morningside, where she was a member of St. Raphael Church. She was a 2003 graduate of North Catholic High School and received her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Point Park University. For 13 years, Ashley worked with at-risk youth, advocating for a community that is highly vulnerable and often overlooked. She loved music, going to concerts, her movies, sitting by the fire, Halloween and loved animals, especially her dog, Tink, who passed last year. Most of all, Ashley loved being surrounded by her many friends and family. Ashley will be lovingly remembered by her best friend and husband, Shane A. Sarazen; her mother, Deborah S. (George) Kiel, of Pittsburgh; siblings, Heather L. (Ryan) Teklinsky, of McCandless, and Shannon M. (Dominic) Distilo, of West Deer; her nieces and nephews, Mila and Salvatore Distilo and Max and Luke Teklinsky; parents-in-law, Tony and Eva (Melvin) Sarazen, of Pittsburgh; sister-in-law, Tara (Steven) Longenbach, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer, where a blessing service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Brendan Dawson officiating. Burial will be private. View obituary online and leave condolences at www.siwicki-yanickofh.com.