August 3, 1939 – August 15, 2023
Betty Valenta, age 84, of North Versailles, PA, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Edward F. Valenta, Jr., “J.R.”. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth PikulaGubanic. She is survived by her children, Noreen (Frank) Cortazzo of Port Vue, PA; Edward F. (Alexis) Valenta, III, of Plum, PA; grandchildren, Frank Cortazzo; Nick (Jaclyn) Cortazzo and Cash (Jenna) Cortazzo and great-grandchildren, Frank, Angelina, Nico, Luca, Rocco and Matteo Cortazzo; brother Robert “Bobby” Gubanic, niece, Meri Beth (Larry) Furlong; great-niece, Savannah Furlong and great-nephew, Liam Furlong.
She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, formerly St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. Betty worked at Ruben’s Furniture in McKeesport and Furniture World and Green Valley Cleaners in North Versailles. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. Betty loved watching football and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She had a lifelong friendship with her friends Betty (Peanuts), Mil, Fran and Pat all from Monroe Avenue.
Arrangements
Family and friends will gather on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 12 until 3:30 p.m. at . . .
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412) 823-4054
Prayers will be held in the funeral home with son-in-law, Frank Cortazzo and friend, Mark Pudlowski officiating.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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The family would like to extend special thanks to the Bridges Hospice team who provided exceptional care and support during this difficult time.
I will miss my mother very much. She meant the world to me. She did so much for us. Always a caring person. I love you mom.
Jeffrey and Julia Wilner want to express our deepest condolences to the Valenta family.
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