Kathryn Velma Aquilino

Kathryn Velma Aquilino, 95, of Canonsburg passed away Tuesday July 22, 2025 in St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born August 8, 1929 in Houston, PA a daughter of Salvatore and Anna Marie Levato Mazza.

Kathryn was employed during her younger years in the deli and meat department at the Thorofare Grocery Store in Crafton. 

She loved volunteer work and volunteered at Canonsburg Hospital for more than thirty years. 

Kathryn was a member of St. Patrick Church, and the Christian Mothers of St. Patrick. She was filled with the desire to help with many church functions including fish fries, church festivals, bake sales and any other activity that she could find to lend a helping hand.

She loved cooking (Especially Italian), family gatherings, loved children and spending time with all of her many family members.

Her husband Patsy Aquilino passed away in 1988.

Surviving is her niece, who lovingly knew her as “Mama”, and was like a daughter to her in every way, Dana (Brian) Kiger of McDonald, and her great nieces and nephews, who were like grandchildren to her in every way; Kayla (Blair Oldaker) Kiger of South Park, Nicholas Kiger of Harrisburg, Nathan Kiger of McDonald and Kathryn Kiger of McDonald.  Also surviving are two sisters and a brother Rosina Mazza Spoltore of Oakdale, Joseph (Jean) Mazza of Washington, and Barbara Mazza of Houston.

She enjoyed a special friendship with her nephew Michael Spoltore of Oakdale, and many more nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband Patsy, Kathryn was preceded in death by her sister and brothers Antoinette “Marie” Mazza Kendo, Frank Mazza, Sam Mazza and Louis “Rocky” Mazza.

At Kathryn’s request, all funeral arrangements will be private and will be held at the convenience of the family.  She will be laid to rest with her husband Patsy in St. Patrick Cemetery in Canonsburg.

Arrangements are in the care of Mario ­­L. DeAngelo Funeral Home in Canonsburg.  A tribute wall is available at www.deangelocare.com.

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