Of Munhall, unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022, age 92. Born March 15, 1929 to Vid and Jela (Mesarich) Ruyechan; beloved wife of 45 years to the late Andrew Kasarda; loving mother of Laurie (Richard) Brennan, Kevin Kasarda and the late Andy Kasarda; devoted Grandma Katie to Samantha Shields, Jennifer (Jack) Lavelle, Ryan, Sean and Patrick Brennan and Meghan and Connor Kasarda; sister of the late Michael (Theresa), William (Mary), Frank, Joseph (Dorothy), Rudy, Helen (John) Blazina, John, Charles (Dorothy), and Nick (Josephine); sister in law of the late Michael (Martha) Kasarda and MaryAnn (Robert) Pollack; aunt to many cherished nieces and nephews. Katie loved her Croatian heritage, her Rankin roots and her God. With a little help from her friends, family and wonderful neighbors, she remained vibrant and independent, always ready with a kind word or sermon depending what she thought you needed. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Thursday January 20th from 3-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by her nephew, Fr. Matt Ruyechan, on Friday January 21st at 11 AM at St. Therese Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Munhall. Burial to follow at Monongahela Cemetery.
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